Simon McKay

Father and husband, whisky appreciator and a wannabe racing driver.

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PwC Deals team is proud to be nominated for the Central & East Dealmakers Awards 2021 across Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year,Private Equity/Venture Capital Deal of the Year,Deal of the Year, International Deal of the Year. Good luck to all our fellow nominees! #deals

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.@PwC_UK is pleased to have supported Marston’s PLC in entering a joint venture with Carlsberg’s UK brewing operations to create a best in class, brand-led UK brewer of scale. Find out more: https://t.co/3a1f63gAPg #PwCDeals #BeyondtheDeal

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@pauljnorbury @thetimes And I say that as somebody who has driven to Inverness (and beyond)!

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@pauljnorbury @thetimes I like your ambition! You can’t think about range without also thinking about charge time. A 300 mile range is OK if you’re looking at 2 minutes to charge up. To your point around infrastructure, I think you would need a range in excess of petrol - even if it’s “just in case”

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To recycle or not? Almost everyone agrees we should, but why does your postcode dictate what you can recycle and how can we avoid confusing consumers. Read my article to find out more. https://t.co/EGp7gzmO3t via @LinkedIn

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The @PwC_UK_Careers Transaction Services team based in the Midlands is recruiting now! If you're an experienced Manager or Senior Manager looking for a new challenge then have a look at one of the most highly regarded teams in Birmingham. Apply here: https://t.co/89F34tm6Ro

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Fascinating to see how creative retailers are using AI to free staff up to do more of what they love - interacting with their customers in a more meaningful way. Find out more in our latest report with @RetailWeek: https://t.co/WHZsn2iTwF #AI #Retail

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Nice slant on recycling - shame it reminds me that I was always rubbish with a yo-yo!

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Getting a bit better at communicating recycling

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Watching #waronplastic and wondering how business should respond? Have a look at Beyond Plastics: Grocery Packaging in a Sustainable Future for consumer insights https://t.co/ZAUAd8VHXG and my thoughts at https://t.co/v4L1jk0nEA @RamonArratia @planamikebarry @adamelman

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There is 40% less Arctic summer sea ice cover than in 1980. Almost half of the planet’s forests have been felled. 'Our Planet: Our Business' looks at the central role businesses should play in enabling a sustainable future. #OurPlanetOurBusiness @PwC https://t.co/DKBa7DMVEA

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Almost all CEO's say that data about employees’ views and needs are critical to making decisions about their business, but how do you ensure you are getting the right data to make the right decisions? Learn more: https://t.co/kJE7rrG5An #ConnectedIntelligence

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Proud to help the #TCFDrecs report on progress - fascinating seeing two worlds come together, with #AI providing more insight and improved prioritisation of where to focus https://t.co/QRCqhYbBff

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Plenty has been written and said about plastic packaging, and most of it negative. But what should businesses do when assessing the packaging materials to use - see my thoughts in the my latest blog: https://t.co/v4L1jk0nEA #plastics #fmcg #retail

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Great report into the importance of data in today's World. So important that nearly every successful business today harnesses its power. But it doesn't come without its challenges: https://t.co/SntE3l0QPy #ConnectedIntelligence

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Excited to release research into consumer attitudes to #sustainablepackaging. Consumers want to do the "right thing" but conflicting messages presents a challenge for business. For more download @PwC_UK report with @TheGrocer: https://t.co/ZAUAd8VHXG #retail #FMCG #Plastic

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How do you give the best #consumer experience and how does that vary between industries? What could you learn from the way other sectors look at this critical factor? Find out in #PwCIndustryTalks. Available to watch on demand here https://t.co/g97FoQ1Yvm