Episode 114: Ben Wooding, CEO of Red Badge

Episode 114 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Ben Wooding, Owner Manager Programme Alumni and CEO of Red Badge Group.

Recently taken on the reigns of CEO, starting in the industry as a security guard, this episode is one of passion, determination and belief in the security industry and local communities.

• The journey from security guard to CEO at Red Badge
• The recent management purchase and the highs and lows in that experience
• Becoming a Dad and the new importance of family, quality time and the simple things
• Dealing with fast growth, new structures and strong future directions
• The importance of employee experience and how that will continue to be a focus in 2023
• Working in the grey areas, his interest in law and understanding how far you can push things
• The similarities of elite sport and business
• The myths and misconceptions of the security industry and their responsibility in the community
• The Icehouse experience and how it impacted him as a leader so positively
• How Ben plans to stay connected to The Icehouse in future
• How learning from past Alumni has inspired him personally