For more than a century, Cardiff Business Club has been at the heart of the city’s professional and civic life, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to share ideas, build relationships, and shape the future.

Now, through this podcast series, the club is opening its doors wider than ever before. In each episode we'll explore the big conversations shaping Cardiff’s economy, culture, and community through the voices of the Club’s Board members, sponsors, partners, and guest speakers.

We'll celebrate our rich heritage while sharing how we're evolving: modernising our format, diversifying our Board and membership, and creating opportunities for a new generation of leaders. If you're passionate about Cardiff’s future, as a place to do business, to live, and to thrive, this podcast is for you.

Episode One:

Tradition Meets Transformation:

The Past, Present & Future of Cardiff Business Club

Cardiff Business Club has a rich heritage and ambitious future. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Chair Phil Jardine and Board members Sharon James-Evans and Jamie Hayes to discuss what the club means to the city’s ecosystem, the successes of the current season and plans for next, and opportunities for businesses to get involved.

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Episode Two:

Fireside Chat

Paul Thorburn, Secretary, Cardiff Business Club 

Former Wales rugby international Paul Thorburn is Secretary of Cardiff Business Club. In this episode, host Gemma Casey chats to Paul about the role of the Club in a dynamic and changing business landscape, the parallels between the worlds of sport and business, and what the new season of Cardiff Business Club will hold.

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Episode Three:

Corporate Engagement and Cardiff Business Club

Host Gemma Casey is joined by Club Chair Phil Jardine, Catryn Newton of Bute Energy and Richard Miles of Swansea Building Society to reflect on the Club’s corporate engagement.

 With a successful season drawn to a close and events already being lined up for the new season, they discuss sponsorship opportunities at the Club and what they bring to both the Club’s membership and to sponsors.

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