Paul Cheetham-Karcz, Sedulo
Paul, founder of The Sedulo Group, expanded the firm from an accountancy practice to a 200-strong advisory business across UK cities. He advises sports and media clients and chairs a children’s bereavement charity.
Thomas Ryder, Applied Nutrition
Thomas Ryder, a former Liverpool scaffolder, founded Applied Nutrition in 2014. After listing on the London Stock Exchange, he sold 19% for £62 million, retaining 34% and planning US market expansion.
Tej Lalvani, Vitabiotics
Tej Lalvani, CEO of Vitabiotics, grew the UK’s top vitamin company over 20 years, rising from warehouse to leader. He’s a Dragon’s Den investor and supports healthcare charities like Bliss.
John Morley, Legacie
John, a leading Liverpool private landlord and qualified Quantity Surveyor, has delivered 20 BPRA-backed schemes across the UK. He now runs a development company with £450 million GDV, creating prime, high-demand rental properties.
Geeta Nargund
Professor Geeta Nargund is a distinguished medical doctor, entrepreneur, and innovator, internationally recognised for pioneering natural and mild IVF and advancing ultrasound technology in reproductive medicine.”
Emma Rawlinson, Markerstudy Group
Emma Rawlinson brings extensive private equity experience and proven leadership as former CEO and CFO of Atlanta. Now as Markerstudy’s new Chief Investment Officer, she has driven growth through investment, capital raising, and M&A.
Hyrum Cook, Adanola
Hyrum Cook founded Adanola in 2015, growing it into a leading athleisure brand with 300%+ annual sales growth, celebrity endorsements, global retail expansion, and over one million leggings sold.
Sally O’Brien, Downing
Sally O’Brien, Joint CEO of Downing, provides strategic leadership across branding, operations, finance, HR, and technology—delivering £3 billion + in projects while championing gender equality and innovation.
Lee Duerden, Xlcr Vehicle Management
Lee Duerden is CEO and co-founder of XLCR Vehicle Management, a leading UK leasing broker. A law graduate, he’s led strategic growth, joined the BVRLA Leasing Broker Committee, championed EV adoption with home-charging partnerships, and won a British Empire Medal for extensive philanthropic work in Pendle
Simon Ismail, Salboy
Simon Ismail is a visionary property entrepreneur who transformed Salboy from finance investor to award‑winning developer, overseeing major urban projects, founding an in-house construction arm, and growing a global real‑estate platform.
Jess Hunt, REFY
Jess Hunt, co-founder of REFY, revolutionised beauty with minimalist, inclusive products. A former model and influencer, she drives brand growth, authenticity, and community engagement, earning Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition.
Greg Jackson, Octopus Energy
Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, drives global growth and innovation through the Kraken platform, expanding green energy access, securing £‑billion investments, earning a CBE, and redefining the energy sector.