Join our host, Gill Hunter, as she sits down with John McCabe, the Chief Executive Officer of the North East Chamber of Commerce. John's path to his current position has been nothing short of fearless. From facing the challenges of redundancy to launching his own business and even running for major, John's journey has been a testament to his resilience and ability to rise above setbacks, ultimately leading him to his current success at the Chamber.

In this episode, Gill and John talk about:

• John’s first job in the corporate world as an apprentice at Northumbrian Water
• How being made redundant prompted him to set up his own business
• John’s story behind his unsuccessful mayoral run, and his inspiring journey of resilience
• His unexpected career highlights, including interviewing for a new Cathedral dean
• His commitment to fostering conversations about mental health in the workplace
• His unwavering passion for his current role in the Chamber of Commerce 
• The dynamics of devolution deals in the North East
• John's personal aspirations, including running a marathon and expanding his travels.

Find John here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neechamberjohn/?originalSubdomain=uk

Find the North East Chamber of Commerce here: https://www.necc.co.uk/