Episode 2 of 'Winning': Moira Benigson on building teams and leading with purpose

In the second episode of 'Winning', Rosenblatt’s podcast series exploring leadership in action, Ian Rosenblatt OBE speaks with Moira Benigson, founder of The MBS Group, the leading boutique executive search firm in Europe, operating exclusively in consumer-facing industries - retail, fashion, hospitality, technology, and so on - for critical leadership roles at board- and senior-executive levels.

In ‘Winning’, Moira speaks about her early life in South Africa and her path to establishing MBS. Her story is defined by entrepreneurial instinct and values-led leadership. She reflects on pivotal moments, including her decision to second supply chain leaders to the NHS during the pandemic - a move that demonstrated how commercial expertise can be rapidly deployed for public good.

A central theme in the conversation is Moira’s approach to team building. As she puts it: “My real strength, I feel, is building teams. So, it's not just one person. I can do that. But my real strength is building teams. And if it's a transformation team, even better.”

Her reflections on diversity, inclusion and ethical business resonate strongly in today’s climate. She emphasises that the principles guiding her early career remain embedded in MBS’s strategy, even as global pressures evolve.

Moira’s insights offer a timely reminder of the enduring value of integrity, agility and purpose. Listen to episode 2 of 'Winning' here. Like, share and follow wherever you get your podcasts.