

Ian Cheshire
Experienced business leader and chair of organisations including Land Securities and Spire Healthcare, formerly Group CEO of Kingfisher plc, with deep expertise in retail, real estate, and public service.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 46min
159: Sir Ian Cheshire: How to be a high-impact board member (2/2)
Sir Ian Cheshire, seasoned leader who chaired Land Securities and led Kingfisher, shares boardroom tales. He discusses where boards add value in crises. He covers practical AI pilots and supplier strategies. He explains stress-testing for inflation, liquidity playbooks, handling takeovers and activist pressure. He also contrasts public-sector roles and the shift from executive to non-exec.


