#35: How to Balance Profit and Purpose (with Douglas Lamont, CEO of Tony's Chocolonely)

Episode notes

Short Summary: What if your company could change the world and deliver exceptional profits? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers , host Nick Hague speaks with Douglas Lamont, CEO of Tony's Chocolonely, about how purpose-led leadership can drive both impact and growth. Drawing from his journey leading Innocent Drinks and now Tony's global mission to end exploitation in the chocolate industry, Douglas reveals how transparency, ethical sourcing, and long-term thinking create lasting value. Listeners will learn practical strategies for scaling a mission-driven business, building an authentic culture, and proving that doing good and doing well truly go hand in hand. Long Summary: What if your company could change the world and deliver exceptional profits? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers , host Nick Hague speaks with Douglas Lamont, CEO of Tony's Chocolonely, about how purpose-led leadership can drive both impact and growth. Drawing from his journey leading Innocent Drinks and now Tony's global mission to end exploitation in the chocolate industry, Douglas reveals how transparency, ethical sourcing, and long-term thinking create lasting value.

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