Episode 42: SLR Marine Recruitment

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries chats with Sarah Roads and Tatum Isaacs from SLR Marine Recruitment about their careers, launching and growing the business, and expanding to SLR Local.

Southern Motor Contracts joins us as a Patron

Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Southern Motor Contracts as our newest Patron. Southern Motor Contracts is an independent, family-run leasing company and provider of flexible fleet management, vehicle rental, and finance solutions. Tracy Ramsey, Fleet Executive at Southern Motor Contracts, said “Joining Shaping Portsmouth is a great opportunity to support the city’s growth. We’re excited […]

Episode 47: Biscoes Solicitors

CEO Dave Humphries talks to Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors, about her career, the firm, and their work in the community, in particular their dedication to the Armed Forces Community and support of the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme.

Introducing three new Partners

The Shaping Portsmouth Team are delighted to welcome three new Partners to the family this week. At the Patron level we have been joined by Portico Shipping, and we welcome CTS Europe and Talent Included as Members. Portico Shipping are Portsmouth’s cargo terminal operator based at the International Port, handling all types of sea freight […]

Episode 48: Carrington West

CEO Dave Humphries talks to James Fernandes, Managing Director of Carrington West, about founding the recruitment business, being recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, and how they give back to Portsmouth.

Episode 49: Portsmouth Grammar School

David Humphries talks to David Wickes, Headteacher of The Portsmouth Grammar School, about his career, the history of the school and blending the old with the new, and working in the community.

Airbus joins Shaping Portsmouth

The Shaping Portsmouth team are delighted to announce that Airbus have come on board as a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth. Airbus is at the forefront of satellite manufacturing and innovation, reinforcing the UK’s position as a global leader in satellite technology. Claire Foster, Portsmouth Site Operations Manager for Airbus, said “While the facility may say […]

Episode 50: GRP Solutions

Dave Humphries talks to Brian Harpur, Managing Director of GRP Solutions, about his journey to Portsmouth and founding the business, their community focus, and the Naomi House Big Five Challenge.

Episode 53: Hampshire Flag Company

CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Rod Sessions, Commercial Director at Hampshire Flag Company, about the company and their family business ethos, both internally and in the community, in particular supporting Portsmouth Pride and UK Pride and being a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth.

Episode 54: Victorious Festival

Steff Jones talks to Tiff Gaskell and Shola Hood from Victorious Festival about how the festival has grown over the years, how they came to be working in their roles, the challenges and impact of the event on the city, and what’s coming up at the festival this summer.