Building a Team for Growth: Lake Chemicals & Minerals on the In Frame Podcast

What does it really take to build a resilient, high‑performing team in technical distribution?

In this episode of the In the Frame podcast from Barclays, our Managing Director, Steven Cartlidge, shares the history of Lake Chemicals and Minerals and offers practical insight into how people, culture and structure underpin long‑term growth. The discussion explores how we approach team development in a fast‑moving, speciality chemicals environment, balancing technical expertise with collaboration, adaptability and clear leadership.

Drawing on real experience from within the business, the episode looks at:

• How team structure supports growth and scalability

• The role of culture and communication in a technical organisation

• Why investing in people is critical to sustaining performance over time

For organisations navigating change, expansion or capability building, the conversation offers a grounded perspective on what growth looks like beyond strategy documents focusing instead on day‑to‑day behaviours, decision-making and trust.