Interviews

DirectorsTalk Interviews brings investors closer to the people behind listed companies, markets and sectors. We feature interviews with CEOs from UK, US and Canadian companies, alongside fund managers, analysts and sector specialists, giving audiences direct insight into strategy, performance, opportunities and risks. Each interview is designed to help investors understand the businesses shaping the market and make more informed decisions.

DIVI: Gervais Williams on unlocking value through the Premier Miton UK Multicap Income Fund (Video)

Gervais Williams, Fund Manager at Premier Miton Investors, explains why shareholders in The Diverse Income Trust are being offered the opportunity to roll into the Premier Miton UK Multicap Income..

Ilika plc Deliveries Highlight First Commercial Step for Stereax M300 Solid-State Batteries (Video)

Ilika Plc delivers its first commercial-grade Stereax cathodes to Cirtec Medical, advancing production of the Stereax M300 solid-state battery. CEO Graeme Purdy explains the UK manufacturing strategy, growing medical device..

Silver Bullet Data Services Reaches EBITDA Positive as AI Data Demand Accelerates (Video)

Silver Bullet Data Services has entered a pivotal stage in its growth story. CEO Ian James explains how cost discipline, stronger client focus and rising demand for AI-ready data infrastructure..

Accesso Technology Group plc New Payments Strategy Drives Margin Strength and Shareholder Returns (Video)

Richard Jeans of Hardman & Co outlines why Accesso’s partnership with Adyen could significantly increase wallet share across its global venue base. With 85% repeatable revenues, rising cash EBITDA margins..

Avingtrans Plc Building Momentum in Nuclear and Medical Imaging as Margins Surge (Video)

Avingtrans delivered improved margins and earnings in the first half, supported by stronger aftermarket activity and disciplined debt control. While revenue was flat year-on-year, management expects the usual second-half weighting..

Thor Energy Expands Natural Hydrogen Footprint with Strategic South Australia Licence Awards (Video)

Thor Energy has secured two new regulated substance exploration licence applications in South Australia’s Onshore Otway Basin, expanding its natural hydrogen footprint. CEO Andrew Hume outlines the historic hydrogen potential,..

Cooks Coffee Company Accelerates UK and Ireland Growth as Middle East Expansion Gathers Pace (Video)

Cooks Coffee Company is strengthening its position in the UK and Ireland with continued like-for-like sales growth and an expanding store network. Executive Chairman Keith Jackson discusses the drivers behind..

TEAM plc CIO Flags 20% Plus Returns, AI Capex Doubts and Looming Inflation Shock (Video)

TEAM plc’s Craig Farley explains how a barbell equity strategy, precious metals exposure and disciplined bond positioning drove 20 percent plus returns in 2025. He now sees cracks forming in..

CQS Natural Resources Growth & Income Fund: Why Energy Scarcity and M&A Are Driving the Next Commodities Boom (Video)

CQS Natural Resources Growth & Income Fund Co-Fund Manager Robert Crayfourd outlines why a capital shift from AI hype to real-world scarcity is brewing a powerful commodities upcycle — and..

Verici Dx: Tutivia Set to Disrupt Transplant Monitoring with Real-Time RNA Insights (Video)

Tutivia is turning heads in transplant care. Verici Dx CEO Sara Barrington explains how their RNA-based rejection test is setting new standards in real-world use—and why clinicians and payers are..

Ethtry: Ethereum Treasuries, Nation-State Partnerships and the Web3 Bet You’re Not Watching (Video)

Ethtry’s CEO Patrick Chopard reveals how the company is building a next-gen operating model by combining Ethereum-based treasuries with traditional business infrastructure—anchored by partnerships with LTIN and AMINA Bank...

Cora Gold: Eagle Eye Backs Sanankoro with 30% Stake, Extensive Mali Expertise and Pathway to Full Project Funding (Video)

Cora Gold brings in heavyweight investor Eagle Eye in a major strategic move. CEO Burt Munro outlines how the deal could unlock a fully funded path to production at Sanankoro..

Time Finance Profit Margin Rises as Lending Hits Record £235M in Interim Results (Video)

Time Finance posts record lending and stronger margins in H1 2025 results, with CEO Ed Rimmer highlighting improved credit quality and a 48% jump in new business...

Likewise Group £163.8m Revenue and No Signs of Slowing in UK Flooring Market (Video)

Likewise Group CEO Tony Brewer explains how the company achieved 8.6% revenue growth in a down market — and why its infrastructure investments signal ambitions well beyond £250m...

Oriole Resources: Strong Grades and Growing Confidence at MB01 North in Cameroon (Video)

Oriole Resources hits 16.1m at 2.49g/t gold at MB01 North. Claire Bay outlines how drilling is confirming scale, continuity, and confidence ahead of a maiden resource. Full update inside...

The Diverse Income Trust: Why Gervais Williams Is Doubling Down on Overlooked UK Small Caps (video)

Fund Manager Gervais Williams shares why the Diverse Income Trust is expanding positions in cash-rich, undervalued small caps — and highlights overlooked plays in energy, digital retail, and financials...

Ilika plc: First Commercial Revenues Signal Pivotal Shift in Solid-State Battery Journey (Video)

Ilika plc has crossed a commercial milestone with its first regular revenue stream from its Stereax battery line, according to Dr Tom McColm of Morphose Capital. With strong cash reserves,..

Ilika Plc: Solid-State Breakthroughs Put Stereax and Goliath in the Spotlight (Video)

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy shares how the company has shifted from commissioning to customer deliveries of its Stereax batteries — and why its Goliath EV programme is designed to beat..

Ruffer Investment Company: Why Defence-First Investing is Winning in Volatile Markets (Video)

Jasmine Yeo, Fund Manager at Ruffer Investment Company, reveals how their capital-first mindset and all-weather asset mix helped them post near double-digit returns in 2025 — all while sidestepping major..

Finseta Plc Dubai Expansion Sets Stage for 2026 Profit Drive (Video)

James Hickman, CEO of Finseta Plc, breaks down the drivers behind the company's Dubai success, a sharp rise in corporate revenue, and how platform innovations are powering a push to..
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DIVI: Gervais Williams on unlocking value through the Premier Miton UK Multicap Income Fund (Video)

Gervais Williams, Fund Manager at Premier Miton Investors, explains why shareholders in The Diverse Income Trust are being offered the opportunity to roll into the Premier Miton UK Multicap Income Fund...

Ilika plc Deliveries Highlight First Commercial Step for Stereax M300 Solid-State Batteries (Video)

Ilika Plc delivers its first commercial-grade Stereax cathodes to Cirtec Medical, advancing production of the Stereax M300 solid-state battery. CEO Graeme Purdy explains the UK manufacturing strategy, growing medical device applications and the supply ramp ahead...

Silver Bullet Data Services Reaches EBITDA Positive as AI Data Demand Accelerates (Video)

Silver Bullet Data Services has entered a pivotal stage in its growth story. CEO Ian James explains how cost discipline, stronger client focus and rising demand for AI-ready data infrastructure have pushed the business into EBITDA positivity. With 73% of expected revenue already secured and new enterprise clients joining the roster, the company believes it is well positioned to return to sustained growth while helping organisations unlock greater value from their data...

Accesso Technology Group plc New Payments Strategy Drives Margin Strength and Shareholder Returns (Video)

Richard Jeans of Hardman & Co outlines why Accesso’s partnership with Adyen could significantly increase wallet share across its global venue base. With 85% repeatable revenues, rising cash EBITDA margins and a £14.5m tender offer set to retire around 12.7% of shares, the group combines operational resilience with capital discipline. Despite this, it trades on around 8.5x 2027 earnings, a discount the analyst believes is unwarranted...

Avingtrans Plc Building Momentum in Nuclear and Medical Imaging as Margins Surge (Video)

Avingtrans delivered improved margins and earnings in the first half, supported by stronger aftermarket activity and disciplined debt control. While revenue was flat year-on-year, management expects the usual second-half weighting to return, aided by nuclear contracts and rising data centre cooling demand. With Adaptix now FDA approved and US distributors appointed, medical imaging enters a critical commercial phase alongside growing exposure to AI-driven nuclear build-out...

Thor Energy Expands Natural Hydrogen Footprint with Strategic South Australia Licence Awards (Video)

Thor Energy has secured two new regulated substance exploration licence applications in South Australia’s Onshore Otway Basin, expanding its natural hydrogen footprint. CEO Andrew Hume outlines the historic hydrogen potential, the strategic H2X partnership and how gas storage and critical minerals strengthen the company’s multi-energy platform...

Cooks Coffee Company Accelerates UK and Ireland Growth as Middle East Expansion Gathers Pace (Video)

Cooks Coffee Company is strengthening its position in the UK and Ireland with continued like-for-like sales growth and an expanding store network. Executive Chairman Keith Jackson discusses the drivers behind momentum, from loyal franchise-led communities to digital innovation and organic positioning...

TEAM plc CIO Flags 20% Plus Returns, AI Capex Doubts and Looming Inflation Shock (Video)

TEAM plc’s Craig Farley explains how a barbell equity strategy, precious metals exposure and disciplined bond positioning drove 20 percent plus returns in 2025. He now sees cracks forming in the AI capex story, rising geopolitical confrontation under a revamped US foreign policy doctrine, and the potential for a second inflation wave. Portfolio positioning for 2026 is already shifting...

CQS Natural Resources Growth & Income Fund: Why Energy Scarcity and M&A Are Driving the Next Commodities Boom (Video)

CQS Natural Resources Growth & Income Fund Co-Fund Manager Robert Crayfourd outlines why a capital shift from AI hype to real-world scarcity is brewing a powerful commodities upcycle — and how the trust is positioned to ride it...

Verici Dx: Tutivia Set to Disrupt Transplant Monitoring with Real-Time RNA Insights (Video)

Tutivia is turning heads in transplant care. Verici Dx CEO Sara Barrington explains how their RNA-based rejection test is setting new standards in real-world use—and why clinicians and payers are getting on board...

Ethtry: Ethereum Treasuries, Nation-State Partnerships and the Web3 Bet You’re Not Watching (Video)

Ethtry’s CEO Patrick Chopard reveals how the company is building a next-gen operating model by combining Ethereum-based treasuries with traditional business infrastructure—anchored by partnerships with LTIN and AMINA Bank...

Cora Gold: Eagle Eye Backs Sanankoro with 30% Stake, Extensive Mali Expertise and Pathway to Full Project Funding (Video)

Cora Gold brings in heavyweight investor Eagle Eye in a major strategic move. CEO Burt Munro outlines how the deal could unlock a fully funded path to production at Sanankoro and fast-track Madina Foulbé’s exploration story...

Time Finance Profit Margin Rises as Lending Hits Record £235M in Interim Results (Video)

Time Finance posts record lending and stronger margins in H1 2025 results, with CEO Ed Rimmer highlighting improved credit quality and a 48% jump in new business...

Likewise Group £163.8m Revenue and No Signs of Slowing in UK Flooring Market (Video)

Likewise Group CEO Tony Brewer explains how the company achieved 8.6% revenue growth in a down market — and why its infrastructure investments signal ambitions well beyond £250m...

Oriole Resources: Strong Grades and Growing Confidence at MB01 North in Cameroon (Video)

Oriole Resources hits 16.1m at 2.49g/t gold at MB01 North. Claire Bay outlines how drilling is confirming scale, continuity, and confidence ahead of a maiden resource. Full update inside...

The Diverse Income Trust: Why Gervais Williams Is Doubling Down on Overlooked UK Small Caps (video)

Fund Manager Gervais Williams shares why the Diverse Income Trust is expanding positions in cash-rich, undervalued small caps — and highlights overlooked plays in energy, digital retail, and financials...

Ilika plc: First Commercial Revenues Signal Pivotal Shift in Solid-State Battery Journey (Video)

Ilika plc has crossed a commercial milestone with its first regular revenue stream from its Stereax battery line, according to Dr Tom McColm of Morphose Capital. With strong cash reserves, momentum on its Goliath platform, and growing interest from defence sectors, the next 12 months could be transformational...

Ilika Plc: Solid-State Breakthroughs Put Stereax and Goliath in the Spotlight (Video)

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy shares how the company has shifted from commissioning to customer deliveries of its Stereax batteries — and why its Goliath EV programme is designed to beat the commoditised market with faster charging and extended range...

Ruffer Investment Company: Why Defence-First Investing is Winning in Volatile Markets (Video)

Jasmine Yeo, Fund Manager at Ruffer Investment Company, reveals how their capital-first mindset and all-weather asset mix helped them post near double-digit returns in 2025 — all while sidestepping major market landmines...

Finseta Plc Dubai Expansion Sets Stage for 2026 Profit Drive (Video)

James Hickman, CEO of Finseta Plc, breaks down the drivers behind the company's Dubai success, a sharp rise in corporate revenue, and how platform innovations are powering a push to profitability in 2026...
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