Mark Davison - CEO of Grant Instruments- leading a scientific equipment manufacturer in 2024

In this episode of The Luxury Choice podcast, host Steve Vaughan interviews Mark Davison, the CEO of Grant Instruments, a scientific equipment brand. Mark shares his background and career journey, including his experience in the pharmaceutical industry and his role in preventing the production and distribution of fake drugs. They discuss the role of a CEO, the challenges and opportunities in the scientific equipment industry, and the importance of sustainability in business. Mark also talks about his podcast, The Big Experiment, where he explores the intersection of science and business.

Key Takeaways:

• Mark Davison has a diverse background, starting as a biochemist and working in various roles in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries before becoming the CEO of Grant Instruments.
• The role of a CEO involves setting the vision for the company, communicating with stakeholders, and evangelizing the brand.
• Grant Instruments is a global manufacturer of scientific equipment, specializing in temperature control and cryopreservation solutions for laboratories.
• Sustainability is a key focus for Grant Instruments, both for environmental reasons and as a business strategy. They have moved to a more sustainable facility and prioritize eco-friendly practices.
• Mark Davison hosts The Big Experiment podcast, where he explores the journey of turning scientific ideas into successful businesses.
• The scientific equipment industry is facing challenges such as increasing competition and the need to differentiate products. Grant Instruments aims to move up the value chain and focus on higher-value propositions.
• The four-day workweek has been implemented at Grant Instruments, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and maintained productivity.
• The podcast episode concludes with a discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the life science research industry and the importance of staying adaptable and responsive to market trends.

Steve Vaughan, Jonathan Cooper, Pru Layton, Christian Walter, Pascal le Floche Jayne Green and Debbie Airey are Sales Trainers from george james ltd. You can email the show at: Podcast@georgejames-training.com

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Chapters

• 10:00 The Role of a CEO and Challenges in the Scientific Equipment Industry
• 14:15 Exploring the Intersection of Science and Business through Podcasting
• 23:54 The Positive Impact of a Four-Day Workweek
• 28:10 Opportunities for Differentiation in the Scientific Equipment Industry
• 36:00 Building a Personal Brand and Connecting on LinkedIn