387. Beyond the Impossible: Kevin Godlington’s Lessons from Special Forces to Sustainable Business
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🌍 Kevin Godlington – From Adversity to Impact: Leadership Rooted in Purpose
From growing up in state care in Blackpool to serving in the Special Forces and advising prime ministers, Kevin Godlington’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. After a global military career with the Royal Engineers, Special Forces, and FCDO, Kevin turned to entrepreneurship—building Africa’s largest organic palm oil cooperative and founding ventures focused on rewilding, sustainability, and social equity.
Today, as founder of The Rewilding Company and a private equity firm backing entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds, Kevin is pioneering large-scale environmental restoration and inclusive growth across West Africa.
His story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless drive—with leadership grounded in lived experience, service, and a bold vision for global impact. 🧭
Tune in now to hear how one man’s mission to rewrite his story is helping rewrite the future for thousands more.