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Microsoft UK&I Chief Executive - Darren Hardman

Podcast: Wake Up to Money
Published: Jun 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 3127
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Summary

Microsoft UK and Ireland boss Darren Hardman joins Wake Up to Money to discuss the company’s battle to stay ahead in the race for artificial intelligence. Plus, as the 2026 World Cup kicks off, we look at the business of football kits with the former Puma and Umbro creative executive behind Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning shirt.