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Fiona Murden
Psychologist | Leadership & Performance Expert | Award-Winning Author | Coach | Board Advisor | Helping Leaders & High Performers Excel Through Human Connection (MA, MSc CPsychol, AFBPsS)
Kenny Wilson who describes himself as ‘a 52 year old Scottish bloke’ has been Chief Executive at the iconic brand Dr Martens for the past 2 years having previously spent 6 years as the Chief Executive of Cath Kidston. When I heard that Kenny was moving to Dr Martens it felt like a natural fit. The brand is about rebellious self-expression, independent thinkers and people who stand up for what they believe in – all things that reflect the depth and character of Kenny as person and a leader.
Kenny describes growing up on a council estate in Aberdeen and how that didn’t make him “hard done by” but did focus his drive. He also explains how the form that his drive has taken has changed over the years. We discuss bringing up girls and how he wants his daughter who is now at university, to grow up as a strong independent woman able to make her own decisions about how to live her life. Also, how hard that is to do, far harder than any leadership role. Despite giving up a career in football Kenny has remained an avid supporter of Aberdeen and has been going to matches with his daughter since she was 7 years old. He shares how football is about his roots, where he grew up, unwinding and spending time with mates who couldn’t care less that he’s a CEO. Kenny also shares how important it is to him that people are respectful, no matter who they are talking to or where they are from. I hope you find him as interesting and motivating to listen to as I do.
Implementation Consultant online at the Co-op
4 年I have worked for a small number of CEO's, all have impacted my career but nothing like what Kenny has. I was so lucky to be able to spend quality time with him one to one and on store visits, listening to amazing presentations and receiving thank you emails when we delivered a good job which were just the best. Having just been made redundant this pod cast has come at a good time I needed a boost today and this has given it to me. I am glad I have discovered your pod casts I am going to listen to more of them.
Strategy & Execution Advisor | Systems Thinker | Closing the Gap Between Strategy & Execution for CEOs & Executive Teams
4 年Looking forward listening to it
COO / Operations Partner | Exec Coach & Mentor | Trustee
4 年Looking forward to this next one Fiona Murden ??
Governor at Glasgow Caledonian University
4 年Common thread here Fiona. Kath Kidston and DrMartens is Chairman Paul Mason. I was with him at Tommee Tippee. I could describe my somewhat similar to Kenny, a Scottish bloke growing up in council estate but Paisley is not Aberdeen and neither are Glasgow or Edinburgh. Chose education and business over full time professional football and HR over General Management. Well done Kenny look forward to listening to your session with Fiona.