Wayne Jones OBE - From Apprentice to Business Leader - Leadership, Apprenticeships & Impact - Ep 90
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Wayne Jones, whose career journey is nothing short of extraordinary.Wayne began his career as an apprentice and went on to run a $4 billion company in Germany, proving what’s possible with the right mindset, opportunity, and determination. Along the way, he has become a powerful advocate for apprenticeships, employing over 1,000 apprentices and being awarded an OBE for his services.He has also spoken on the global stage, including speaking before Barack Obama at COP26, sharing insights on leadership, sustainability, and the future of work.In this conversation, Wayne opens up about:- His journey from apprentice to CEO- Leadership lessons learned at the highest level- Why apprenticeships are critical for business and society- Building purpose-driven organisations- What success really means beyond the numbersWhether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, student, or someone early in your career, this episode is packed with inspiration and real-world insight.
The Episode was recorded by @Flownamix: https://www.flownamix.co.uk/ for Manchester SEOThe episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ Water Was supplied by Crag Spring Water: https://www.cragspringwater.co.uk Thank you for your business!
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In this episode, we sit down with Wayne Jones, whose career journey is nothing short of extraordinary.Wayne began his career as an apprentice and went on to run a $4 billion company in Germany, proving what’s possible with the right mindset, opportunity, and determination. Along the way, he has become a powerful advocate for apprenticeships, employing over 1,000 apprentices and being awarded an OBE for his services.He has also spoken on the global stage, including speaking before Barack Obama at COP26, sharing insights on leadership, sustainability, and the future of work.In this conversation, Wayne opens up about:- His journey from apprentice to CEO- Leadership lessons learned at the highest level- Why apprenticeships are critical for business and society- Building purpose-driven organisations- What success really means beyond the numbersWhether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, student, or someone early in your career, this episode is packed with inspiration and real-world insight. The Episode was recorded by @Flownamix: https://www.flownamix.co.uk/ for Manchester SEOThe episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ Water Was supplied by Crag Spring Water: https://www.cragspringwater.co.uk Thank you for your business!