Inside Norse

Episode 13: Paul Pawa x Ian Thornton & Justin Galliford

Host Paul Pawa welcomes Ian Thornton, Chief Executive of Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, and Justin Galliford for a conversation centred on purpose, partnership and long-term community impact.  Ian reflects on his journey from first engaging with the Foundation at 14 to leading it today, driven by a passion for improving lives. The discussion explores how sport connects communities, the value of strategic collaboration, and the importance of programmes such as Onside, Active Canaries and Run Norwich in delivering meaningful social value. Follow Norse Group on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-norse-group-limited/mycompany].

Episode 12: Paul Pawa x Andy Wood

In episode 12 of Inside Norse, Paul Pawa speaks with Dr Andy Wood OBE DL, Chair of the Norse Group Board, about leadership, governance and public value. Andy reflects on his career journey, what drew him to Norse, and the strength of the LATCo model in balancing commercial discipline with long-term community benefit.  They explore stewardship, board and executive relationships, and how Norse is positioned to support partners through ongoing public sector pressures. Follow Norse Group on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-norse-group-limited/mycompany].

Episode 11: Paul Pawa x Roger Smith & Justin Galliford

Host Paul Pawa is joined by Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse Group, and Roger Smith, Group SHEQ Director, to discuss Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and its importance in the world today. Justin and Roger share practical insights into embedding ESG into daily operations, from the perseverance required to overcome challenges to the opportunities that arise when sustainability and integrity are built into the fabric of a business. The conversation highlights why ESG matters to every organisation and how it shapes the way Norse Group operates, from day-to-day decision-making to long-term strategic planning. Follow Norse Group on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-norse-group-limited/mycompany].

Episode 10: Richard Gawthorpe x Jackie Sadek, Catriona Riddell & Daniella Barrow

Guest host Richard Gawthorpe brings together Jackie Sadek, Catriona Riddell and Daniella Barrow in the third instalment of our Building the future series.  The discussion explores what it really takes to deliver sustainable homes and thriving communities. From brownfield and grey belt opportunities to aligning housing with infrastructure, the panel examines how joined-up planning can move us beyond housing targets to create places that are resilient, connected and built to last.  Follow Norse Group on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-norse-group-limited/mycompany].

Episode 9: Richard Gawthorpe x Jonathan Werran, Samer Bagaeen & Daniella Barrow

Inside Norse brings listeners a limited programme of episodes titled ‘Building the future, one home, one community, at a time’, presented by guest host Richard Gawthorpe, Group Business Development Director at Norse Group.  Richard is joined by Jonathan Werran, Chief Executive of Localis, Professor Samer Bagaeen, Technical Director at Arcadis, and Daniella Barrow, Senior Director of Consulting at Norse Group, to explore how we can create a housing future that learns from the past.  They reflect on post-war housing efforts, the challenges of past policies like Right to Buy, and how these have shaped the sector. The discussion focuses on how today’s housing plans can avoid historical pitfalls and ensure a more sustainable future. Follow Norse Group on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-norse-group-limited/mycompany].