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You and Yours: Gap Finders - John Hibbard

Gap Finders - John Hibbard

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Founder and chief executive of Red Paddle Co.

Former British windsurfing champion John Hibbard set up a business making inflatable paddleboards after spotting a gap in the market.

Winifred Robinson speaks to former British windsurfing champion John Hibbard who set up a business making inflatable paddleboards after spotting a gap in the market. 

After retiring in 2008 and hanging up his wetsuit, faced with the prospect of getting a desk job, John Hibbard decided he wanted to avoid a 9 to 5 at all costs. 

Spotting a gap in the market for inflatable paddleboards, John started Red Paddle Co. After riding the wave of paddle boarding popularity, and focussing on high end premium quality products, the Devon based company now turns over £20 million a year.

PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON
PRODUCER; JAY UNGER

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