Taking Your Business Global - Richard Swart

In this episode hosted by Matt Sutherland, we explore the topic of internationalisation, with a man who has spent over 35 years working in global business. Richard Swart grew up in South Africa, but seeking a life away from the troubles in that country at the time he moved to America, before finding himself in at the deep end of the business world  and heading for Peterlee in County Durham to establish Berger UK.   He knows first hand what it is like beginning a new life is a strange country, but in business he has been responsible for working on deals in international markets such as China, where expectations differ greatly from those of the UK and Europe. In this episode find out more about Richard's journey, how he has gained the respect of business leaders around the globe, why Peterlee is a great place to build a business, and the impact Covid and Brexit has had on his own company.  Richard is also chair fo the Open North Foundation, and the Advanced Manufacturing Forum, and is hugely passionate about success of businesses in the North East. This podcast is in association with Northumbria University's Help To Grow Management Programme. Find out more at northumbria.ac.uk/helptogrowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.