article_snippet.sent: The Duke also spent 40 minutes in a private meeting with Matt Pullen, the company's UK managing director, and other senior staff members.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking after The Duke meeting with The Duke, Mr Pullen brushed off suggestions that Mr Pullen might by tarnished by association with Andrew and instead emphasised the 'fantastic relationship' between the two. '
article_snippet.sent: To be honest this is a long-standing engagement and Mr Pullen’s the patron of the Outward Bound Trust, who we have a fantastic relationship with,' said Mr Pullen, adding: 'It's great to have Mr Pullen here.'
article_snippet.sent: Speaking out: Prince Andrew used the occasion to make a speech about the Outward Bound Trust .
article_snippet.sent: as well has also long been involved with the Outward Bound Trust, on whose board the Duke of York sits, and has raised more than £1m for the charity.
article_snippet.sent: In a speech to AkzoNobel staff, Andrew highlighted the importance of the Outward Bound Trust’s work: 'We need to encourage young people today, to understand there is a need for leadership and there is a need for teamwork and that’s different to management,' Andrew said. '