In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, we sit down with Pablo Lloyd OBE, author, entrepreneur, and ethical business leader, to explore the true meaning of purpose in business. Pablo shares his journey from finance to education and social impact, and how personal experiences led him to write The Financial Times Guide to Business Ethics.
We unpack why ethics should be operational, not aspirational, how trust has become the most valuable currency in modern organisations, and real‑world examples of leaders putting purpose into practice. Whether you’re stepping into leadership, building a business, or thinking about the impact you want to make, this conversation will challenge how you think about success and responsibility.
Purchase Pablo’s book today, The Financial Times Guide to Business Ethics: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Financial-Times-Guide-Business-Ethics/dp/1292752513
Dan Taylor
Managing Director at Morgan Hunt
I am the Managing Director of Morgan Hunt and Pentagon Talent and have held this position since January 2017. Over that period, I have overseen a full-scale change programme that has led to a more defined offering to the businesses long standing clients, a full change of brand, a new CRM and several adoptions of new and innovative tech and the opening of a new business in Scotland. All this has contributed to returning this long-standing business to profit.
In 2023, Morgan Hunt was awarded the NORA award for best large recruitment business for Morgan Hunt’s online presence, The Financial Times listed Morgan Hunt as one of the top 30 British Recruitment Companies and The Recruiter Magazine will feature Morgan Hunt in their Fast 100 for 2023.
I have worked within staffing and recruitment for 28 years. I am a major supporter of APSCo, attending many events throughout the year. I am a firm advocate for greater professionalism within the recruitment industry.
Married with two daughters, outside work interests include playing the drums and supporting the Sussex Cricket Foundation by creating greater access to the sport of cricket within the City of Brighton and Hove.
Pablo Lloyd OBE
Strategic Advisor and Business Author
The purpose of business is to make a positive social impact. I am a strategic advisor, educator and author of The Financial Times Guide to Business Ethics. I founded The Ethical Advantage to promote ethical leadership as a competitive advantage. I also chair Unloc’s Changemaker Alliance, the business network supporting young people, and serve as a Senior Fellow at NatCen International, the global arm of the National Centre for Social Research. I was formerly a Chair, CEO and founder in the education sector, leading organisations which have helped four million people achieve business, technical and essential qualifications.
I was recognised with an OBE for services to young people’s skills in the Queen’s Birthday Honours of 2019. In my early career, I graduated from the University of Cambridge, qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co. and served as a CFO in the financial services and music sectors.
