Northamptonshire stands on the cusp of transformation. This month’s lead feature explores the newly unveiled Innovation Ecosystem Report, a landmark initiative set to shape the county’s economic future. With key sectors from engineering to logistics under the microscope, the report delivers a candid assessment of where we excel — and where we must do better. Also in this issue, we hear from Robert Thompson, a chief executive whose story of personal crisis and resilience is both moving and resonant. His openness about health, pressure and perspective offers a powerful reminder of the human side of business leadership. Elsewhere, we chart the rise of digital talent and meet Charles Haynes, whose company Ziggurat XYZ is redefining the concept of representation in the age of the influencer. As always, we bring you a round-up of the region’s latest business stories and events. Thank you for reading.
