James Lipscombe

James Lipscombe is a seasoned executive with significant experience in the food industry. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of The Chesterford Group since January 2012, James oversees the largest chain of fish and chip takeaways, QSR restaurants, and full-service restaurants in the UK. Additionally, as a Pret A Manger Franchise Launch Partner at Joy Brands Ltd since January 2022, James plays a pivotal role in expanding the Pret brand in the Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire regions. James's educational background includes a brief tenure at London Business School in 2015 and attending Bishops Stortford College from 1994 to 1999.