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finanee,ctrsprencurship. and social impact these visionarics
<demeosirate ha rs leadership combines insight with action,
innovation with esponsibility and ambition with chica stewardship.

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‘extensive teres and a careful evaluation ol cach leader
unes, achicvements, ud lng trm impact. Wile cach individual
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the unvanvenng drive to resto meaning chango. IhcrJoumeys
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Comet Iaring, adapumg, and advancing with purpose.

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following ados with forstght offers more thn inspiration it
provides a rondmap for navigating challenges und sing

possibilities By Mghlighung these en esblazers, we am to
‘encourage our readers entrepreneurs, xceutives, and innovators
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A Serial Entrepreneurial Spirit —

DAVID MANNERS

The Visionary Who Reimagined Business

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MANNERS

The Visionary Who Reimagined Business

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+ TolixcinH.O.RE, anon prof organizan aimed at
‘mmpowering global communis rough Health,
‘Opportunity, Peace and Education.

David Manners, the Owner and CEO of **Milion and

Chairman of Trustees of the charity, has been

covolaionizng the mem cra ae ening what new

busines paracizm means Demonstrating da tro leder.

means more than just a acscestal ntcpreneur, He can be
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the global industry calls i a

"You cannot choose
between economic
growth and
sustainability.”

‘caalysi—change agent. Because he is caviionng anew
sencration of leadership thats building Business thal
Faces, cansform ves, and lave the world ber place.

“The **Milion Brand’ Grand Vision: A Purpose Beyon
Prost

Having are bl moses, traditional ventures, David
reached a pivotal realization: be waned todo more than
simply succeed in busines. He ycamc to cresta lasting,
poste change inthe ward. This desire spark he
Semesis ofthe Mon brand group of companies and
a chart al ued by singular, powerful mission Each
ui, fom Sumo to Veil, was design! to
‘hallge conventional Indy norme and lead by
“ample. The brand i il m a Bald, recormizble lot
nd a non nogible comment to giving back, wil
minimum of en percent of profit dedicate o charitable
causes Davis vision was o prove that "you cannot choose
between economic growth and sustainability” and that he
toc, in Bet, be powerful a.

“The ie Of is personal vision is viden in every cet
einen By embolia cor purpose of
andre and env onmentl responsi, he esa
thatthe ventures would be uly unique and rive by
mio lo improve he work. This an jus aboot corporate
socal report is the very Foundation of the busine
model

The Soul ofthe Business: Leading with Integrity

When comes 10 tering his malle ventures, David
firmly lives thatthe soul comes ins. For im, the cor
‘oF the sis jen srl on wear is he
‘eply eld vales and beliefs that deine its existence. Tis
is what uly separates the **Milion brand from is
competitors By focusing on "why we exis, Wh we
ice, and how we hehave, he ulivates a comporte
‘culture hat ic both pie and ecply canine fl

15. Hi passion for creating lasting, positive change ant just an
spero ifs the guiding pele behind every gie
csi, ensuring that proftabily always balanced with
mr and a genuine commitment to social and
momen temen:

A Constants

of Reinvention

Leadership, for David, is not about finding a sigle, sake
Formula fr sucess, ut about a continuas proces of
‘reinvention. Ho hoop is ears style ich nd Fre
Toons by ring à constant ste of coioiy and
Learning. He doco just ook for new ca Bell he
tive encourage hs team to havea vos, ening o
thm, his customers and his peers Whether i's exploring
cmenging technologie, sustaabilty practice, cr
{movie leaden frameworks, David is dedicated Lo
cari and applying new knowledge: He pride hist
on saying ahead Of hc curve, constantly challenging bis
our practices and hose of hs companies 1 remain at the
Fortront of ovation ad wstainably in her repecive
indus.

ATestof Resolve: Bailing on elit

[very visionary face sethacks, and for David, the Set
major roadblock was a cl imposed on. From the very
ginning, he made he debe chi hie pple
Pas on personality and land values, oto prior
experience. This was a radial departure from traditional
sims models, bat he lived wa te only way lo
tual company withthe ing and passion hat find
is vision. The challenge, however, was significant Without
players who ad prie ways of doing things, the
‘company had te develop its own best in-class taining
program and procedures rum the ground up The proc
‘was me consuming and required manon paie und.
solve to get right, bat Ihe foundation For a company
‘altar built on tt and shard mission

From Relevant to Revolutionary
Agenda

ding the Green

Ina world of corsint change, David has ensure that
Sumilion remains ni ony elevan ba aly revo
by combining parpose with apy. He believs the
company’ relevance comes from being the UK most
‘Notable I sell, bat revolution edge iis
nwavering commitmcn! to cmbedding nasi into
‘very par ofthe business This goce fr beyond a

marking slogan if step impera that
uen everything from procurement ard
tess to cal cule

"I believe
leadership should
be rooted in
purpose, not just
performance.”

David and ic cam ao ot fllowene they are Inden in
the mucainahiiy discusion. Wi inves Ike hei 002.
Oct Service andthe Groce Diamond Club, bey are
active redefining what ethical Took Hike Their old
level eenication with Positive Plot provides mesturbi,
robe prof that er masta Mors are not us
dal, but cone par Of ir operations

Inside th compan, David nurtures innovation through 3
«luso ball où high irte, ern funcional
coloration, ed a tro commitment to emplayee well
being This has camed Sumillio recognition a at a top
‘workplace inch and a leads in stray. The
‘company bo drives change rough thought ladera
oi event like the FT Summit tot brine together
‘exports to discus the future of ischnology and sol in a
sasainable wold Ultimate, David believes Sumilion’s
‘evolutionary nature comes From is comment to staying,
Than "We ista, we adapt and we Id with testy"

“The Milestones of Impact

David measures his succes nt by prof margins, but by
{he impact he cren. Among hs most meaning
‘moments are thon thal ect a perfect blend a impaet nd
eion og named IT Solutions Provider ofthe Ver by
Corporate Live Wie in 2024 was powerful validation of
Sarlo commitment to stint and teal TT.
‘hic award was a testamento his vison of lining
responsible technology, ram carbon ofcting to cycle
‘extension services

Jus asimportnt were the scolades rom Git Place to
‘Work, where Sumilion was ranked number one for overall
‘workplace, wel being and development For David, how
Award were not about ete pase: ey were a

reflection of the vibrant culture he has bill place where
people fee valued, suppor, and uly at home. On a
penional evel, dling milestone was Becoming be
‘Chairman of Trust fo the charity, To Live in LOPE

17. “Through this role, he has helped provide acess o clean
water education, and economie opportunites for Beusunds,
creating legacy hes increibly proud ol.

Being cutre as one of The Ten Most Visionary Leaders
1 Follow nother moreno dep efton I
mind him hat "leadership sno just about tag LS
hut Ina, resiene, and the courage lo de things
eres”

Finding Balance in Motion

na ol dat demands constant movement and decision
making, David maintes his cquilbriam by prior,
routes that restore clarity and energy: He belicws hat
Balance is created with ition, and he works on him
as much a he weeks oa his companies. Running,
‘mediation, yoga, and regular gym sexis are bi po to
practices fr staying ground allowing Nm to Due
lesly and sole tess.

‘This commitment to wel Ding just a personal habit
fa core part of Samilion's clr. The company oie
includes deicatd meditation and yous roms spaces
desire o inpie an echas the tm. David ako stays
“To Live HOPE,

“This work reminds him
Geo ad rra though compasión. For Di
lance isn abou stepping sway rum leadership its
tht edi fom place of wholencs, wre ai,
purpose, and welling guide every decision.”

The Ripple Etc

For Davi, true Iadorhip sa Fipple effect Begins with
his personal vals and spreads 1 is cum, hi customers,
andthe broader industry. He belies that eadestip should
Be wc in purpose, not just performance, belie hat as
shaped every facet of is businesses, He load by example,
montrait the wider may that posible
build succes company while aso improving the world.
“This is most visible in Sumlio's busines model, which is.
il on ethical solutions and a non-negotiable
‘cornet to donating tn percent frist

tay

His unique Iedersip extends othe very design of his
workplace: Tho oie call to imap, a space at
“olivas culture of passion and boldest He has oven
placed superhr statues 1 remind his tam hat hy,
100, can be heroes in ir oun night. This approach
Tas not only help him attract and ea op
talent hu ha also sparked an industry-wide

"We listen, we
adapt, and we
lead with
integrity.”

“comcration shout howto bild environment hat energie.
People rather than exhaust ihm.

A Legacy Built om the "Why?

‘When fring his night emerging and whe want 10
Fold more than just ines, David lie sath
‘ict and decply personal. He urges them o star with the
Tundamentl question of "why you ex he ra plac.
He belcves at legacy i not bul on profit alone but om
[purpose For him, the sul of his companies has always
‘ome tit They cast to make a tangible ifrenee thir
people, ni customer, andthe planet.

This core purpose isthe reason they donate 3 minimum of
ten percent of their pros and lead the charge on
ina 16 alo why they fe cee workplace
‘where well-being, creativity, and bold Winking are part of
vera life, David legacy is defined y this stadt
Somiten hi ales,

Bolly Leading a Better Future

David philosophy io jest an abstract ica; itis clio
action He challenges leaders to he bold ad 1 lead
‘fren. The launch of Un Sustainable Tach Fost a
prime example of his conviction in action. I was more
than a nine ern; it was a powerful statement that
technology and sustainablty ean and must coexist The
Festival ought together not only innovates and
<changemaker bul abo familie, creating community
round shared vision for a bte Aare

open and grounded through,
ebay à estamento isi tt leadership ix bo

very challenge. Ultimate, is

Fold something that ets our val. emparer
‘others, nd "eaves the world beter than you found it”

19. "Leadership is not

just about strategy.
It is about heart,
resilience, and the
courage to do
things differently.”

A Global Benchmark fr Ethical Leadership

Locking cd years Davie vie fac
ambi and mul faceted, xtnding fa beyond the
(actioned metrics of pont For Sallie, sacs mous
bing recognized a a global Benchmark for tical
technology, ot jus a ear in the UK. He commet
expanding Sumulin’s mpac by oer cut edge
Stone tal dace emission and extend the Wiceyeex of
{cchnology. Their Grae Partnership Program is poised to
became 3 leading model for how business can dep
customer engagement though shared environmental gus
‘The company will continu to doncs minimum ofen
erent oe profit charity, rh thir work for To Live
In LOPE reaching even more commaniticsatound the
pote.

Internal, sus is measured by the wal ing ol is
team, Ho t commited to meiisining a workplace culture
‘where envi pups, and wel being not ony thrive
that are the very foundation of the companys succes.

1 Lasting Legacy

(On a personal level, David visio forthe tres rooted
in eg. He want tobe known for building more than just
ses, hut for building Tasting Tegacy ha empero
(he and proves that commercial succes an sei
part cun be inertwincd. He aes himself mentoring the
ex generation of leader, peaking oat onthe importance
thi! ederahip, and continuing in ape inde to
be more inclusive, sustainable and human. For David
Manners e jour nt about reaching a ih ie, but
al act af kevin the world

about continuos, Inte
ete than he foun it

20. Empower

The Intersection of People Y

21. poten heats ta become realized immediata ts
ders have enlightned choirs without blocking sc

Adaptive Hs wil be more likely to digest unexpested
‘ri shocks, Resliene à nat only recovery ul also a
‘opacity for coming back srunger and beto air fling
Top performers inthe presurecookcr siting ae grey
favored by adaptabiliy dren, kaming dnven, and agile
eco and optimize craton and ongom
umprovemen,

Loss of thical sary i ne ofthe highest sks of igh
pressure docson-making. Pressure can induce leaders o
serie principe for short term dividends. Once moe,
tres the company makes the difference ntgety
‘reminding leader tht succes for the sake of not worth
sritcing on the altar of principles. À doing the righ-hing

ature, even in adversity, kocp le
moral compas.

The bos leone relie fat sped can ho decicion made
without ring sound judgment. À culture that insists on
‘isciplined decision making procesos but il resis an
low fr exil he what make it possible to
lance pocd ih ound jeipment. For mate, inviting
scenario Planning, rain Coss functional tama th
auionomy to make cision, and encouraging cure

responsibility makes even hy decisions based on
collective arts instead of personal whim,

Prosare moment end to leave ws with precious lessons
that inform adership tyes and organizations] eure.
‘When the Kader causes air ation ration flowing
brins organizations constrict her decision making
forthe fire. Learning cultures that abhorbleme
tum presure moments development bilding blocks, and
they empower leader and cama to be Bold facing tac

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relation betwcca culture and ladeatp. Leaders define
‘altar thro what hey do, particularly intimos of cris
‘wile etre defines leaders by giving context o where
decisions ar drawn, Onpanizations tha tiv to creat

sion making demonstrates the symbiotic

cavirnenrds whore leads can ori even ni

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compare culture. Decisions ihn de not only rento
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Every leader nw and veern ai, si with
setbacks sudden Auctions in the marke,

are oo hos who can avoid trouble bel

from failure, und converting challenges into opportuni (0
kam.
Resilience not he lack of trugeo iis the capacity to

safer, lean, and o grow i he fae of avery.

Reste far dcr tying ciar on purpose and fm

holding i tension determination rd lit knowing

when o old om and when to em

reslcnce i developed. Li achieved tro

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covery incident a growth piloophy and even throng

th ability to ab

lure witout ing fire define

In a world hati in disarray, the ito

realience. Uncertainty inthe markets, sayin Ch

enologia, nd change in social norms caus fle

Resilience also refccted in organization clar.

ReslcaIeaders who model the means of long a
in the
paralysed by fea

sms. They erable people fo resist being
fare ut o be moat ry thing

25. out, imnovate nd cam. Hence eines doc ot merely
rome sirva but lng: tem sustainably

Learning Through Setbacks

‘Stumble, paint as thoy ar, inevitably result in growth
(Great Inder dent view failure an a destination but
response. They ask ihe following: What can we am? How
can we improve?

y rframing fire as opportunity; Inden estab
cami culture. Teams ar prompted to look at what ido
work, find the Blind spots, and improve the procesar for
{he ture. Ths proces tas luce into ping tones
irnos and improvement

Emotional Iteligence and Restence

No relient cada e posible to be scared from
emotion elenco. Self sre and compsesonate
leader are host abl to and csi a Real way: They
Amon hei own emations without being swamped by them
and ase teams in coping with ecran,

Empathy ictal in timex of Fue. Lenin o
complaints, acknomingcmotions, md maintaining open
‘ormmmicaton urls tras nd unity Tis eran touch
sits groups to persevcr through challenges together, not
inch.

‘The Role of Adaptability

Resilience is nt obstinacy but eilt. Cireumsancos
ange, und the en leader i prepared o tweak
cido accordingly but kcp coe vales and vision in
place They are resistant lo dogma since they lize
Senility unlocks

Inthe outside world, eiii an be embracing new
\echnology testing now busincas modes, or string
group to met changing resis Ron leader eme
‘hange ara means of resilience and provado hc lead for
organization otasorm along with her environment.

Developing Personal Resilience
While ther are individual who might look reset by

tre reinos can be developed wth iiem Leaders can
‘come more resi by:

+ Holding Pergestive: Reframing cacas context,
motas conse failure

2 Prior Wel being: Managing tres through
‘mindless, exercise, and well organized calendars

+ Secking Guidance Establishing networks of mentors,
peer, and advisor or counsel

+ Reflection hy Experience: Experience reflection for
increased laity and confidence

These are qualities that help people be god ears, ut
{hey leo help them enable hers to beled. Rosie
Organizations Through Reihen Leere

Rein leadership ickles dern throughout organizations.
Manager wo remain calm under proce, are Hexe,
and ac positive bud cams wit hese eat These pot of
sami can survive etatrophes ote moe
the fice of rin, and maintain long rm property,

Rein companies lao create psychological sat, in
which the worker fel at Hert to experiment and miso
their voice with des. This doc not ony encor
realence in the face of adversity but als innovation and.
teamwork pillars of drives of oxcllenc in times of
‘competition

Conclusion

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reacts when flr comes to their door about bouncing
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