21. Merck Mercuriadis, music mogul
Merck Mercuriadis is a music industry veteran and the founder of Hipgnosis, a FTSE 250-listed company that invests in song rights. In this interview, Merck – who has worked closely with stars including Elton John, Beyoncé and Iron Maiden – talks about his rise to the top of the music industry. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or, even better, share the podcast or this post with a friend. Previous interviewees include Gina Miller, Peter Hargreaves, Martha Lane-Fox, Spencer Matthews, Vince Cable, Charlie Mullins and Jayne-Anne Gadhia. The 'Can I ask you a personal question podcast?' is brought to you by Will Turvill, Dan Hully and Luke Garratt.