How do you turn a 15-person tech shop into a £300m global powerhouse? Is it instinct – or experience? What are the tough calls that fuel growth? And do you keep ahead and keep pushing forward?

Over the last 15 years, Simon Haighton-Williams, CEO of The Adaptavist Group, has led the company to annual revenues over £300 million. On a mission to make business work better, it now comprises over 1,000 employees in more than 15 countries and helps companies gain a competitive edge through its software and consultancy services. A staggering 57 million users work with its products, solutions, and services, including more than half of the Fortune 500.

Tune into this episode to hear:

The formative experiences that shaped Simon’s personal vision of business
The key transitions in scaling from 15 people to a £300m group
Why calculated risks are the only path to growth
How systems thinking and empathy are the fundamentals
Why thriving means being comfortable outside your comfort zone

Learn more about The Adaptavist Group and check the Digital Etiquette reports: www.theadaptavistgroup.com/

Connect with Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonwilliams/

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How to build a £300m business: Simon Haighton-Williams, The Adaptavist Group

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