David Horlock: Unlocking Business Success with Standards

In this episode, David Horlock shares insights on agricultural and manufacturing standards, ISO certifications, and their impact on global supply chains. The discussion dives into practical examples, such as environmental standards (ISO 14001) and occupational health standards (ISO 45000), and how they align with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UNSDG). David emphasizes the importance of managing processes over people, institutionalizing habits, and prioritizing critical issues to achieve business goals. This episode is a treasure trove of advice for C-suite leaders and boards on leveraging standards to build trust, achieve compliance, and drive continuous improvement.   Episode Highlights: 01:05 Meet David Horlock: A Leader in Compliance 02:59 David's Global Journey and Career Highlights 09:38 The Importance of Standards in Business 16:42 Implementing Standards for Success   David Horlock is a seasoned executive with 40 years of leadership in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector. He has overseen global operations, ensuring compliance and quality across Agri-Food, FMCG, and sustainability industries. Managing 14 country directorships across 50 countries, he specializes in carbon project development, ESG initiatives, and monetizing natural capital. With expertise in governance, strategy, and business scaling, he drives growth while fostering resilience. A dual UK-Australian citizen, born in Thailand and educated in Australia, David brings deep cultural and commercial insights to global leadership, building high-performing teams and sustainable enterprises in an evolving world.   Connect with David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-horlock-7947602/   For more insights: Book a call: https://bit.ly/4cToGDs Follow me on my YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/47GgMdn  Sign up for my Weekly Newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3T09kVcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.