Julie Maxton and Robin Mortimer join James Ashton to discuss the art of problem solving, tracking public opinion, natural leadership insecurity and keeping maritime traditions alive.
Julie Maxton is executive director of the Royal Society, which has existed since the 1660s to promote and support excellence in science. Past presidents include Sir Christopher Wren, Samuel Pepys and Sir Isaac Newton.
Today among its 1500 fellows are 74 Nobel laureates. In support of the next generation the Society spends almost £100m a year on research grants.
Maxton became the first woman in 350 years to hold her post when she was appointed in 2011. Prior to that, she was the registrar of Oxford University – and the first woman in that role too.
Robin Mortimer is chief executive of the Port of London Authority, the 95-mile tidal stretch that runs from Teddington Lock to the North Sea. Trade through its 70 independently-owned and operated terminals that include Canvey Island, London Gateway and Tilbury hit a 10-year high last year. But Mortimer is not just interested in cargo.
His Thames Vision also aims to double the number of commuters and tourists that travel by river as well as making room for sport and recreation. Twenty years spent in the civil service means he should know how to keep numerous stakeholders happy.
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