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Nick Glynne

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Group CEO and Founder at Buy It Direct Group
📍 Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

Nick Glynne is the Founder and CEO of Buy It Direct Group, a major UK online retailer of appliances, IT equipment, and furniture. A University of Edinburgh graduate, he has a track record of acquiring and turning around underperforming businesses. Recently, he launched Mr Powa, a new venture in commercial renewable energy.

Before his career in e-commerce, Nick was a freelance documentary film producer for broadcasters like the BBC and Channel Four. He is an outspoken commentator on UK economic policy, particularly how tax and wage changes impact business operations, automation, and recruitment.

He has stated that his two business mottos are "Anything is possible" and "Detail is everything".

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Group CEO and Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
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UK Economic Policy
He publicly comments on how government policies like National Insurance and minimum wage changes directly impact his business costs and hiring strategy.
AI & Automation
He believes automation is essential for efficiency and has predicted that AI and robotics will significantly reduce his company's workforce in the coming years.
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Career

Work history

3-1999
Group CEO and Founder
Buy It Direct Group
1997 - 1999
Freelance Documentary Film Producer
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Education
1984 - 1989
MA 2.1
The University of Edinburgh
1973 - 1983
A levels
Leeds Grammar School
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