Norfolk Director Magazines

Our lead interview in the Winter 23 issue themed Tech is with James Adams, Founder of Tech Educators and Managing Partner at Akcela.

Our lead interview is with Kate Pigeon-Owen from Wellbeing International, who talks about being a ‘yuppie’ in the 80s, and her journey to now working with individuals and organisations to educate them about the menopause.

Our lead interview in this issue is with Mark Nicholas MBE DL, Managing Director of The Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary. He talks about his military career and how his training and experiences as an army officer have helped him lead the team at the RNAA, to ensure the organisation endures and adapts to continue well into the future.

Our lead interview is with Lucy Parish, The Feed
“In previous jobs, my work was always focused on thinking about the impact my efforts made on the business. Now, as CEO of The Feed, the staff are at the forefront of my mind and my decisions are geared round that.”

The lead interview is with our very own Editor-in-Chief Sue Wilcock
After years of interviewing business owners and directors for Norfolk Director Magazine, Sue is finally the one being interviewed about her career and the passion that lies behind the magazine.

The Autumn 2021 issue features Ian Hacon, Founder of Energise Me
“Whilst I am a carbon copy of my late mother, I think I got some of both my parent’s genes. I picked up the entrepreneurship, business brain from Dad and the caring side and work ethic from Mum.”

The Summer issue 2021 features Chris Sargisson, CEO at Norfolk Chambers of Commerce
“To be agile in business, you need to be certain about where you’re going and what the endpoint looks like. You also need to have an idea of what’s coming and have the ability to respond to things quickly and well.”

2021 Spring | Norfolk Director Magazine
Lorna Willis, Chief Client Officer, Archant
“An early lesson learnt was that hard work really does pay off. I have taken that into leadership; I value a strong work ethic in my team above almost any other quality, the exceptions being bravery and integrity.”

2020 Autumn/Winter | Norfolk Director Magazine
Justin Day, CEO, Cloud Gateway “I like people and it’s very important to me for people to like me. I get a real buzz out of someone enjoying my company and wanting to spend time with me.”

Summer/Autumn 2020 COVID-19 Special Issue | Laura, Norfolk Director

Laura Claxton, COO, Claxton “My life before the COVID-19 pandemic was always moving so fast, but the situation has meant that I can step off the hamster wheel of running the business and re-evaluate what’s important in life”

2020 Winter/Spring | Norfolk Director Magazine
Callum Coombes, Digital Entrepreneur
“There is no doubt that digital technology and the means to access it has revolutionised the way we do everything and has become a pivotal aspect of our lives, both personally and professionally. But what is more amazing is how quickly it has made that impact.”

2019 Autumn/Winter | Norfolk Director Magazine

Martin Hayward-Smith, Film Maker
“Since I was a young boy, I have had the capability to sit, wait and be patient with both people and animals.”