‘I’ve faced a lot of challenges. Working in government could be the toughest yet’ | Poppy Gustafsson

‘I’ve faced a lot of challenges. Working in government could be the toughest yet’ |  Poppy Gustafsson

Keir Starmer’s new investment minister is ready to turbocharge growth and put money back into working people’s pockets

I have always been drawn to growth. I love the opportunities that growth creates, as well as the chance to have a positive impact on so many people, not just your customers, but your employees. When Keir Starmer asked me to become his government’s investment minister, it was his clear focus on growth that made this opportunity so compelling.

Growth within business is exhilarating and rewarding, but it isn’t without its challenges. When you are growing fast, you reach the hurdles along your journey faster. I’ve been a CEO since 2016 for a global company overseeing major growth and expansion. During that time, I’ve taken a company public on the London Stock Exchange. I’ve faced down short-seller attacks. I’ve brokered deals with leading US private equity firms.

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