Boardroom Insights with Dr. Alan O'Neill
Ep 8 The €2 Billion Strategy: Leo Crawford on Retail, Leadership, and Legacy
08 May 2025
Leo Crawford helped turn BWG Group into a €2 billion powerhouse behind Ireland’s best-known retail brands — Spar, Mace, Londis, Eurospar, and XL.In this episode, Alan O’Neill sits down with the former CEO and now non-executive director to unpack 30+ years of business lessons, leadership insight, and retail strategy.You’ll discover:How BWG scaled to over 1,000 stores across Ireland and the UKThe 6-pillar strategy Leo used to outperform AldiWhy Irish convenience retail is considered the best in the worldThe challenges of managing franchise relationships at scaleWhat Leo wishes he’d done differently during the 2008 crashHow to lead with humility, trust, and long-term visionA must-listen for anyone in retail, franchising, or leadership roles.For more insights, visit 7plusindex.com
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