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The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with peop...le running leading and emerging companies. This week, Evan's top executive guests include two hoteliers and a soft drinks manufacturer. They discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can really prepare for major disasters. They also reveal how much they know about life on the shop floor and where the problems lie. Evan's guests this week are Guy Parsons, CEO of hotel chain Travelodge; Paul Moody, CEO of soft drink manufacturer Britvic Drinks and Roeland Vos, President for Europe, Africa & Middle East for Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with peop...le running leading and emerging companies. This week, Evan's top executive guests include two hoteliers and a soft drinks manufacturer. They discuss recent events in Japan, and explore to what extent companies can really prepare for major disasters. They also reveal how much they know about life on the shop floor and where the problems lie. Evan's guests this week are Guy Parsons, CEO of hotel chain Travelodge; Paul Moody, CEO of soft drink manufacturer Britvic Drinks and Roeland Vos, President for Europe, Africa & Middle East for Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
| Series: | The bottom line; Series 7 |
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| Episode | 8 |
| First transmission date: | 22-03-2011 |
| Published: | 2011 |
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| Duration: | 00:25:00 |
| Note: | BBC News Channel version |
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| Producer: | Neil Koenig |
| Presenter: | Evan Davis |
| Contributors: | Evan Davis; Paul Moody; Guy Parsons; Roeland Vos |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Link to related site: | Radio 4 website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006sz6t BBC News website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hzc0h/episodes/guide |
| Production number: | JOUA629J |
| Videofinder number: | 82052 |
| Available to public: | no |
