Show Notes
Guy talks to Tenzing Entrepreneurs Panel member, and Aspen Pumps CEO, Adrian Thompson. Adrian describes his career as a game of two halves: a crazy rollercoaster ride in his twenties, careering up the ladder at a slightly dysfunctional company, where, thanks to youthful fearlessness, he had the opportunity to learn and grow at a furious pace, undeterred by the chaos around him; and life at Aspen Pumps, where, over the last couple of decades, he’s put all that learning into practice, overseeing impressive results and multiple sales to private equity, transforming the company from a north of £10m turnover concern to a thriving £120m business exporting to over 100 countries. Adrian will be the first to admit that the worlds of toilet pan connectors, roofing felt and air conditioning pumps might not make for - on the surface at least - the sexiest career in the world, but appearances can be deceptive. His years in business have given him a profound understanding of managing teams through turnaround, culture change, rapid growth and beyond.
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