We asked a range of well-known experts from the creative and cultural industries to be interviewed for our 'Industry voices' series. Their short fims cover a diverse range of topics from how they got into their respective profession, to how to spot creative opportunities in a downturn.

Each has made it to the top of their profession and, here, they offer advice and wisdom to encourage and inspire the future leaders and innovators in the creative sector. 

Watch the feature interviews below, or click on the named experts to view their biographies and bonus clips.

Watch Iwona Blazwick –  Director of the Whitechapel Art Gallery
Watch Alex Proud  –  founded and runs Proud Galleries and event spaces in London.
Watch David Kershaw –  founding director of M&C Saatchi, an advertising agency.
Watch Nicholas Hytner–  Director of the National Theatre.
Watch Tony Hall CBE –  Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Watch Wayne Hemingway – runs HemingwayDesign with his wife Gerardine.
Watch Rob da Bank –  DJ and music producer.
Watch Sir John Hegarty –  Chairman & Worldwide Creative Director at Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), an advertising agency.