News & Notes His business nous has earned him honours as well as profits. He was named EY UK Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013 for transforming the company into Europe’s largest own-label ice-cream maker, and represented the UK at the world awards in Monte Carlo. He is now chairman of Burton’s Biscuit Company, Animalcare and Wagg Foods. Lambert lives on a farm outside Richmond with his third wife Jo and their three horses, Fab Lolly, Kelly’s Finest and Nobbly Bobbly. He has two sons from his first marriage. His advice to budding entrepreneurs is to stop hesitating. “People find thousands of reasons not to start and if you are under 30 and have no marriage or children, you have no excuse,” he said. “Don’t wait and think times will get better or more opportunistic. Even if it’s not the right thing at the time, you will learn so much.”
Guy Arnold (1977) We have launched a new business accreditation standard – ‘Investors in Feedback’ – which audits and accredits business feedback processes to ensure they are fit for purpose in the customer empowered market of today. For more information, please see www.investorsinfeedback.com. I have also completed and had my 2nd book published, Sales through Service – see the Books section on page 39. Mark Cadbury (1977) I am still playing cricket and tennis each week (averaging 73 this season – after 3 matches). I saw Pete Johnson at Lord’s this year for the New Zealand match, and was caught on camera signalling 4s with an IV sign (something to do with classical education – Hamish Aird taught me Latin O level, which I passed!). My three sons are all doing well and are much better at every sport. I’m looking forward to sponsoring a team at Tim Brocklehurst’s (1979) Flannels 4 Heroes cricket event. Simon Hart (1977) retained his Carmarthen West & Pembrokeshire South seat for the Conservatives with 43.7% of the vote at the General Election. George Hollingbery (1977) retained his Meon Valley seat for the Conservatives with 61.1% of the vote at the General Election. 142
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Julian Pertwee (1977) Enjoying the world of renewably energy. We are now the third largest solar developers on Bloomberg. Current climate concerns ensure a busy future for the sector. Living in Hampshire surrounded by Radleians current and old. 20th wedding anniversary this year, 1st of our 3 children now starting their year off! Paul Craven (1978) After 27 years with Schroders, Pimco and Goldman Sachs I retired from the Asset Management world to set up Paul Craven Partners Ltd – offering public speaking, coaching and consulting services on behavioural economics. The science of decision making has always fascinated me, and it’s fun to combine my interest in the mind, markets and magic! I gave 52 talks in 2014 across the globe, and my intention is always to be interesting, relevant and entertaining! Anyone curious can check out my TEDx talk! Alex Heath (1978) We have recently relocated to Somerset. Our children Hermione (14) and Lysander (12) now happily ensconsed at local schools and I have set up a new equity research business, Wheatfromchaff Ltd in Shepton Mallet; finally escaping the weekly commute to London. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Alastair Rimmer (1978) Now based in New York for two years setting up and leading our US deals strategy team. Delighted to hear from any OR in New York. Dee Ward (1978) Based in Angus in Scotland, as well as running my Highland Sporting Estate, I am involved in a number of Tech start-ups based in Dundee and Edinburgh. I have found out that exits always take longer than you expect but when they do come they can be rewarding! Our son Archie started at Radley this term, and I have started reconnecting with some old Radley friends now that the children are away at school – interesting but no one has changed a whole load! Angus Chilvers (1979) It was wonderful seeing old Radley friends at Huddy’s memorial service. A very moving occasion. Oldest son George is in 6.1 in J Social – drama, music and sailing are his passions. On a business front, I have hung up my paint brush after 8 years of putting sponsor logos on rugby, cricket, and football pitches around the world. Now focusing on mass participation running, cycling and
triathlon events with Human Race and launching a second fund investing in the sports sector. Justin Grant-Duff (1979) During the last parliament I worked for the Conservatives (unpaid) with the result of an unremarkable victory in Morley & Outwood increasing Tory majority across the region of North Midlands and Pennines. Stood briefly in Newark for the by-election after Patrick Mercer’s resignation – not qualified apparently. Gary Denman (1980) 5 minutes with Gary Denman on CRN Australia:
Polycom’s A/NZ boss on work, family and his love of cycling. Where did you grow up? I was born in Wimbledon, London and lived South West of London as a child. As I grew up, I lived at various places across South West London and lastly in Chelsea where I became a Blues supporter before moving to Sydney in late 2000. In 2009, I moved to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia for three years and experienced the wonders of South East Asia. Did you go to University? What did you study there? I studied accountancy in South West London, but quickly learnt that my interests lay elsewhere and I left after achieving a HND and started in the IT industry implementing, training and supporting multi-user accounting systems. So I have become qualified by experience. What drew you to the IT industry? It was a great place to bring a blend of experiences and interests together. As I implemented accounting systems I learnt how to engage with customers and address their needs whilst enjoying a fast moving industry. I also got to engage with different types of technology, which I enjoy. When I moved to Microsoft in 1993 I was a support engineer taking 70 calls a day, resolving technical issues with Microsoft Office, the first version! The energy and excitement in the industry and from customers was incredible. It is often hard for those who were not part of that growth period to understand what an exciting time it was. The IT industry continues to evolve rapidly and disrupt itself and that keeps me fascinated in the work I do.