Grant Read

Grant Read is an experienced executive, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Age Concern Hampshire since November 2024, where the focus is on supporting older people and their carers. Grant founded redjay in March 2024 and has held significant leadership roles, including Chief Operations Officer and Group Operations Director at Affordable Housing & Healthcare Group from August 2022 to November 2024. Previously, Grant was Regional Managing Director & Partner at Nando's UK & IRE from September 2011 to July 2022, overseeing operations to enhance customer and employee satisfaction. Additional roles include Chair of the Resources Committee at Cranborne First School and Trustee for the charity Crumbs. Grant's earlier career featured positions such as Regional Manager at Enterprise Inns plc., General Manager at Caffe Nero and SFI Group plc., and leadership training through prestigious programs at Henley Business School and Hult Ashridge Executive Education.