#75 What does it take to be a CEO: Phil Mountford on Hunkemoller, Versace, and Moss Bros

Do you dream of becoming a CEO, or want to be a better one? Well, if you don't enjoy the pressure, don't become a CEO, warns my guest, Philip Mountford. Phil is a CEO, Chairman, and NED, who has led fashion retail giants like Hunkemoller, Moss Bros and Versace. He fell into the fashion industry after a motorbike accident put a stop to his dreams of going to the Olympics - and soon enough, he discovered where his talents lay. Phil tells me about: 1. Rebranding Hunkemoller 2. Out-strategizing Victoria’s Secret 3. Making Hunkemoller profitable 4. Failing as a CEO If you’re interested in taking a peek behind the executive curtain, or are an aspiring CEO looking for tips, then tune in! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 00:43 - Unpacking Leadership: Definition and Purpose 04:00 - Being a Chameleon Leader 13:56 - Leaving a Lasting Legacy 18:58 - Retail Landscape and Strategies for Inclusivity 30:49 - Dealing with Public Scrutiny 38:57 - An Unexpected Love Affair: Career Transition 48:01 - Evolving CEO Roles: Leading with Vision 52:33 - Advice for Aspiring CEOs 56:03 - The Art of Decision-Making Philip Mountford: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/philipmountford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philip.mountford/ X: https://twitter.com/P_Mountford Website: https://www.hunkemoller.co.uk/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com/ Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – https://www.hvosearch.com/ Give us a Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.