From grassroots football to national company leadership, Tom Lawson’s people-first philosophy resonates across every pitch. Here, the chief executive of Newcastle-based tech firm Opencast tells Colin ...

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The North East is brimming with opportunity, innovation and ambition, and is a “great place to do business”. However, to fully realise its potential, it must overcome internal divisions, avoid ...

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