A Different Perspective with Foxton's CEO, Guy Gittins
10/22/24 • 46 min
This week Nick talks to Guy Gittins.
Guy became CEO of Foxtons in September 2022, bringing with him extensive experience in the property sector and leadership roles. Prior to rejoining Foxtons, he served as CEO of Chestertons, a renowned London-based and international residential property firm. Guy's career began at Foxtons, where he worked until 2006 before taking on the role of Sales and Marketing Director for Peter de Savary. In 2010, he joined Savills and later moved to Chestertons in 2012, leading their flagship Chelsea office. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Chestertons
Nick and Guy discuss Guy's career journey and the evolution of Foxtons, from its founding by Jon Hunt to the present day.
Guy's Book choice was How to Build a Car: The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer by Adrian Newey
https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-build-a-car/adrian-newey/9780008196806
Guy's music choice was - Move your body by Marshall Jefferson
https://open.spotify.com/track/3OrcEhLzxv1YX597jGjEI7
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This week Nick talks to Guy Gittins.
Guy became CEO of Foxtons in September 2022, bringing with him extensive experience in the property sector and leadership roles. Prior to rejoining Foxtons, he served as CEO of Chestertons, a renowned London-based and international residential property firm. Guy's career began at Foxtons, where he worked until 2006 before taking on the role of Sales and Marketing Director for Peter de Savary. In 2010, he joined Savills and later moved to Chestertons in 2012, leading their flagship Chelsea office. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Chestertons
Nick and Guy discuss Guy's career journey and the evolution of Foxtons, from its founding by Jon Hunt to the present day.
Guy's Book choice was How to Build a Car: The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer by Adrian Newey
https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-build-a-car/adrian-newey/9780008196806
Guy's music choice was - Move your body by Marshall Jefferson
https://open.spotify.com/track/3OrcEhLzxv1YX597jGjEI7
This content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.
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A Different Perspective with Peter Curk, CEO of ICONOMI
This week Nick talks to Peter Curk
With over a decade of experience across multiple sectors, Pete has held diverse roles in executive management, customer experience, marketing, and business development. Currently serving as CEO of ICONOMI, previously leading Big Bang Slovenija as Customer Experience & eCommerce Director. Peter co-founded Dia-Vit Ltd, securing Series A funding, and consulted on digital marketing and sales strategy at Deloitte Slovenia. Earlier roles include interim CMO at GoOpti and COO at Renderspace, focusing on UX design and performance marketing, along with a 10-year tenure at A1 Slovenija d.d., enriching their foundation in business development and leadership.
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Nick and Peter discuss ICONOMI, Crypto ETF's, legacy coding and blockchain and the wider crypto sector.
Peter's book choice was: The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/the-origin-of-wealth-by-eric-beinhocker/product/HD_302173723?sku=HD_302173723
Peter music choice was: Songs of Joy and Devotion by Depeche Mode
https://open.spotify.com/album/6x7S6u9Cx2S0JD48nPsavE
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