In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter has a future-focused conversation with Toby Bridges, chief executive of NBT Group - a North East family business with a remarkable 117 year legacy.
From humble beginnings as a tram parts supplier to a cutting edge provider of supply chain management and AI driven solutions, Toby shares the journey and evolution of NBT, and why he aims to create a world where technology reduces inefficiency, giving people time back.
Highlights include:
How NBT has evolved over the last century, from tram parts to AI powered supply chain solutions.
The role of women in NBT’s legacy and why Toby sees them as early innovators.
Why poor data is to blame for waste, not people, and how AI can be a force for good.
Toby’s vision for the North East; to be a digital exemplar through devolution and collaboration.
How fearlessness and adaptability has helped Toby to run a legacy business.
How curiosity, networking and ‘just getting on with it’ are key traits for the next generation of workers.
