Jo Ropner

Jo Ropner has extensive experience in leadership and philanthropy, currently serving as Patron of The Craven Trust since January 2024 and holding a long-term role as Trustee and Chair of the Grants' Committee at The Rank Foundation since 2005. Ropner also fulfills significant positions such as Honorary County President of North Yorkshire Scouts, Patron of the Cadet Forces Trust for The North of England, YMCA, and Rainbow Trust Children's Charity. Previous roles include Chair of the Board of Trustees for Yorkshire Children's Hospital Fund until February 2024 and a Florist at Jo Ropner Flowers. Ropner's professional background includes non-executive directorship at New England Seafood and directorship at Camp Hill Ltd. Education includes a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Agricultural and Food Marketing from Newcastle University, complemented by earlier studies at St Leonards, St Andrews, and Oakham School in Rutland.