May 26, 2021 / 36:26 min

Episode Description

I am thrilled to be joined by my guest for this episode, Bruce Alexander.

Bruce is the Managing Director of Montezuma’s Chocolates – one of the most innovative and fastest-growing SME’s around. Described as “Britain’s Greatest Little Chocolate Company”, they work with the principles of “Business Done Properly”, putting substance over style and sustainability over profit.

Bruce has had a successful career spanning 25 years, working within commercial FMCG roles across the UK and abroad including companies such as United Biscuits, Nestle and Kerry Foods.

In this episode, we discuss why Montezuma’s Chocolates is one of the most talked-about SME’s around, as well as Bruce’s role in ensuring the vision and values laid by its founders is reflected in everything they do. We discuss Bruce’s highly successful background and how his love for working within the FMCG sector drew him to his current role.

Bruce shares with us the key aspects that have helped him throughout his career – including his naturally competitive nature and a keen desire to keep learning and challenging himself. We discuss Bruce’s thoughts on leadership, striving to become a B-corp, the Better Business Act and more!

As ever, if you’d like to get in touch for any reason you can reach me at Jonathan.ohagan@leaderexecutivesearch.com

Enjoy!

Episode Transcript

I am thrilled to be joined by my guest for this episode, Bruce Alexander.

Bruce is the Managing Director of Montezuma’s Chocolates – one of the most innovative and fastest-growing SME’s around. Described as “Britain’s Greatest Little Chocolate Company”, they work with the principles of “Business Done Properly”, putting substance over style and sustainability over profit.

Bruce has had a successful career spanning 25 years, working within commercial FMCG roles across the UK and abroad including companies such as United Biscuits, Nestle and Kerry Foods. In this episode, we discuss why Montezuma’s Chocolates is one of the most talked-about SME’s around, as well as Bruce’s role in ensuring the vision and values laid by its founders is reflected in everything they do. We discuss Bruce’s highly successful background and how his love for working within the FMCG sector drew him to his current role.

Bruce shares with us the key aspects that have helped him throughout his career – including his naturally competitive nature and a keen desire to keep learning and challenging himself. We discuss Bruce’s thoughts on leadership, striving to become a B-corp, the Better Business Act and more! As ever, if you’d like to get in touch for any reason you can reach me at Jonathan.ohagan@leaderexecutivesearch.com Enjoy!

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