Secrets of the Disruptors: Iceland's Richard Walker

Madeleine Cuff
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In the second extract from our Secrets of the Disruptors report, Iceland's managing director reveals his top 10 rules for success

Richard Walker is the managing director of Iceland, the UK grocer specialising in frozen foods. Iceland was founded in 1970 by Richard's father, Sir Malcolm Walker. Walker took over as managing director...

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