Ross Warburton

In 1980, Ross graduated from Oriel College, University of Oxford, after reading Politics, Philosophy and Economics, (PPE). He then went on to work in the City for five years as an Investment Manager for Invesco before joining the family business in 1985.

In 1991, he became Executive Chairman, where he oversaw the rapid expansion of the company. He stepped down from this position in 2001 and continues to play an active role in the family business.

Ross was President of the Food and Drink Federation, where he worked to promote the interests of the UK food manufacturing industry in conjunction with the government and other agencies. He was awarded the MBE in 2004 for services to the food industry.

Ross’s interests are firmly entrenched in the local community. As President of the Bolton Lads and Girls Club from 1999 to 2015, he encouraged the growth of the group into the largest youth club outside London.

He is also Chairman of the OnSide Foundation, a charity formed to develop a network of similar youth clubs around the North West of England. Ross has two children: Jimmy and Ellen.