Sir John Hall is a defining North East entrepreneur with a career spanning property, sport, and politics.
Born in Ashington, son of a miner, for many people, Sir John was ‘Mr Newcastle’ because he believed that the North East could think bigger, act bolder and compete with anywhere.
He is best known as the founder of the Metrocentre, helping to transform Newcastle United during the Keegan years and the developer behind Wynyard Park.
He was a major donor to the Conservative Party, before recently publicly backing Reform UK.
This episode covers his childhood, early career, and significant career milestones. Sir John also gives insight into how the North East has changed, lessons he’s learnt along the way, and what he thinks the next generation should do differently.
