Interview with Jon Wragg, my first proper mentor, global leader and exec

Jon Wragg is a versatile and broadly experienced Commercial and Retail leader, with a strong track record. His experience is Global, it covers Apparel and Home categories, includes Private Label development and Premium Brands, is both B2C and B2B; and it encompasses physical retail and 20 years in e-commerce. With both Board and Executive experience, he sees himself as a results-driven team player, and the type of leader who is able to build, lead and motivate a team to fulfil both their potential and that of the business. Jon was my first proper mentor at Asda, through which I took a six month career break - then he became my boss on my return, helping me discover the power of diversity, and believing that people who think differently should be valued and supported.He prefers working with radiators rather than drains - people who inject energy into the room with their enthusiasm - albeit not restricted to extroverts. He himself outside of work is quite introvert, but he has learned how to perform and sell in front of colleagues, always mindful of what the 'customer' needs to hear.Jon says he is very much a confidence player, and finds trust to be truly empowering. An early interaction with a new CEO set him on that path, who showed faith in him, and trusted him to deliver.Jon is also a non exec director at Manchester Airports Group, and has no plans to retire any time soon. In fact he's on the look out for interesting opportunities where he can bring all of his experience and knowledge to the table. He concludes: "When work feels like work it's time to move on!" Well said :)Send us a text🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and please rate or share if it resonated.

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