Alex Poud

How to be a CEO Like Alex Proud

Alex Proud says that adults, like children, only really learn from watching what you do, not listening to what you say. So he admits that he learned his own brand of management from watching a lot of shouty TV comedy bosses. 

Alexander Proud Ponders on Getting Inked

The days when tattoo art remained the preserve of sailors, hippies and long haired dudes you met in a youth hostel whilst backpacking through South East Asia, are long gone. Alexander Proud notes that some of his conservative middle-class colleagues have, at the very least, already got a detailed, and multi coloured arm sleeve, an intricate design creeping up their neck or a dragon encircling their thigh or bicep.

The future of pubs and clubs, an Alexander Proud special

Alexander Proud is frustrated that “everyone gets misty eyed about country pubs going out of business, but seems to ignore the amount of London venues that are being forced to close.”

Alexander Proud on Foodie Culture

Alexander Proud describes listening to trendy Londoners describe their new favourite eccentric eateries. “I overheard a couple of polished women on a table near me recently describe how “Yah. I just love Andean food. It’s totally on trend.”

Alexander Proud is speaking out in defence of sugar

Alexander Proud is quick to note that he doesn’t believe that the processed food industry and the sugar barons are angels.  

Alexander Proud thinks you should sack your life coach

Alexander Proud ponders why anyone would need a life coach and discusses the concept of personal accountability. Alex Proud goes on to say that he discovered that he didn’t actually need a personal trainer, but the experience motivated him to do what he could for himself.

Alexander Proud thinks all men are essentially adult children

Men are, at heart, all 14-year-old boys. Admitting this common trait among adults, Alexander Proud thinks, is the key to happiness! ’.

Alexander Proud Shares Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

Alexander Proud, shares his tips for young entrepreneurs who want to achieve success in business as soon as possible. As an entrepreneur, Alexander Proud has seen his fair share of ups and downs, but one of the biggest challenges he’s faced was starting out with no experience or connections in the industry he chose to enter.

Alexander Proud: The kids of today

Alexander Proud however doesn’t really see answers from a Labour camp. What Alexander Proud finds confusing is that many of Labour’s leftist supporters are actually capitalists. They don’t want to drop out of the economic part of the system. Modern tech, London’s amenities, high end bars and clubs, but wont vote Tory. 

Alexander Proud Talks About Building a Fashion Empire

Alexander Proud has over 35 years' experience in the fashion industry, and founded the Proud Group in 2013. The business is built on two ideas: that fashion should be fun; and that it should be about the fashion destinations, not the clothes.