John Pearson (CEO & Co-Founder, Virgin Radio)

John has worked closely with Richard Branson and the Virgin brand throughout some of Virgin’s most spectacular growth years.  John is in a unique position to give a personal inside view of the values and behaviours to make Virgin one of the most successful and respected brands in the world.

John is also Chairman of Shazam Entertainment, a digital music company that is breaking all the rules of engagement for smartphone apps.

“In a recession accountability becomes the ultimate KPI but the best things cannot be measured, how do you measure the value of your staff?  Their engagement, commitment, motivation and trust do not appear on your balance sheet but will give you a competitive edge as things improve.”