Leadership series: Jonathan Peters

Meet the industry’s most inspiring leaders in our CORE Leadership Series of in-depth conversations.

Joining us for this series is Jonathan Peters. With a career spanning leadership role at Whirlpool and Belron (Autoglass) to executive positions at The Ivy Collection and most recently F1 Arcade, Jonathan joins us to share his insights as a CEO and Board Trustee.

Jonathan shares a masterclass in scaling high-growth businesses, transitioning from financial leadership to the CEO seat, and staying resilient in a challenging economic climate. 

Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking for funding or a leader managing a diverse portfolio, this interview is packed with actionable insights.

Inside this episode:

• The growth blueprint: Jonathan discusses the mechanics of funding and expanding a business, including his candid thoughts on the aim listing process.
• From CFO to CEO: insights into his career journey from BDO to the helm of F1 arcade, and the mindset shift required when moving from B2B to consumer-focused industries.
• The secret to social entertainment: what makes a venue a success? We dive into the trends shaping the "competitive socialising" sector and what the future holds for the industry.
• The Ivy Collection sale: as a former leader within the group, Jonathan shares his take on the recent news regarding the sale of this legendary hospitality brand.
• Scaling and strategy: finding the right business partners, navigating franchise options, and the science of selecting the perfect location for expansion.
• Leadership under pressure: how to work effectively with passionate entrepreneurs and Jonathan’s personal tactics for prioritising when "extremely busy."
• Weathering the storm: a timely discussion on how businesses can survive the current "triple threat" of political shifts, the cost-of-living crisis, and rising operating costs.