We are delighted to announce that Suheil Haddad of Dina Foods has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Family Business Stewardship Multi-Generational Family Business Leaded Suheil Haddad is the Managing Director of Dina Foods, one of the UK’s leading artisan producers of specialist Mediterranean foods, which include a range of authentic flatbreads, confectionery and savouries. Suheil was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the West London Business Awards in 2022 and continues to be a trailblazer for family businesses. He is widely recognised for his innovative and entrepreneurial vision and skills that have helped in the building of the business. Together with his brothers, Suheil has grown Dina Foods into the successful business that it is today. He is an inspiration to those around him and an inspirational family business leader.

We are delighted to announce that Sam Greaves of Cleenol Group Ltd has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Family Business Steward Inspirational Leadership Stepping back into the business at the request of his dying grandfather, Sam Greaves has spent the last 4 years working to bring Cleenol back from obscurity, to retain its place as one of the longest existing manufacturers of cleaning chemicals in the UK. Focused on securing its future existence as a provider of hygiene solutions, Sam’s vision for a cleaner, safer world is based on several key foundations: the long term growth of this family business, that has provided security and employment for employees and their families for over 70 years; the part it plays in supporting the wider local community, including a long term commitment to supporting Katharine House Hospice; the development of more sustainable products and sustainable relationships with suppliers, customers and competitors; the well being of all employees, where mutual respect is key, supported by a flexibility to working life that remains unique in this industry. His positivity & inspirational approach shines and he is thoroughly deserving of his recognition in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Brian Toward of Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Champion of Change & Innovation Next Generation In March 2021, Brian completed a takeover of the business from the founding generation and became CEO of Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms. Since then he has embarked on a growth plan to put in place the foundations required to double turnover in the next five years. Brian has already achieved his goal of employing 100 staff and is now focused on providing support to the right individuals who will be part of the growth journey. Through his ongoing commitment, passion and decency, staff are encouraged to be the best they can be and, in turn, are rewarded accordingly. Brian keeps it simple, logical and very exciting for those working with him in the family business.

We are delighted to announce that Trevor Annon of The Mount Charles Group has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Trevor’s business acumen, his inspirational and unique management style, the work hard, play hard ethos he cultivates and the encouragement and belief he shows in each team member is what makes working for Mount Charles special. He is highly respected by all his team members and many consider him not only a boss and mentor but a true friend. Due to Trevor’s strategic vision and leadership, Mount Charles continues to be a leader in its industry. The company is committed to building upon his foundations and will continue with the passion, drive, ambition and determination with which he inspires those around him, all underpinned with core family values. Throughout his career, especially during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and more recently during the Covid19 pandemic, Trevor has been emboldened by two particular lines of poetry from his favourite poet, Seamus Heaney, “If we can winter this one out, we can summer anywhere.” Trevor is a worthy recipient of a place in our Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Samantha Rutter of Open Study College has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Samantha was just 19 when she set up Open Study College with her father after identifying a gap in the market for fully supported distance learning. Their aim was to help people to improve their career prospects and make education accessible to everyone. Now the business offers over 700 courses across a broad spectrum of disciplines and has more than 100,000 students across the UK and beyond. Samantha is a respected member of the business community, having been awarded many accolades, including being named as one of the ‘UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders.’ Samantha knew from an early age that she wanted to own a successful business one day and she made that happen thanks to her ambitious mindset. For her, family is just as important as business. As a family-owned and run business, Samantha ensures that family values are at the core of everything they do. She is extremely driven, has some very exciting plans for the year ahead and strives to grow turnover to £12 million by 2024. Samantha is well deserving of a place in our Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Tim Sargeant from City & Country Group has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Sustainable Development Champion of Change & Innovation Team Excellence ‘Cherishing heritage, creating special places, building for the future’ is not only the strapline for City & Country’s award-winning conservation property business, but also Tim Sargeant’s vision for the family business that is at its core. Now in its 60th year, City & Country is immensely proud of its reputation as the UK’s leading heritage developer. As a family-owned business they have a genuine passion to conserve, restore and newly create Britain’s architectural heritage. Embracing the best of the present, through exceptional design and build standards, they sensitively add value to very special places for the enjoyment of those today and for future generations to cherish. Their experience in the restoration and conversion of historic and listed buildings, combined with the sympathetic and complementary design of new build properties around these nationally important heritage assets and in sensitive conservation areas, has put the company at the forefront of specialist property development. With one of the most eclectic portfolios of developments in UK housebuilding, sites include former schools, hospitals, factories and mansions. From city penthouses to country mansions, modern studio apartments to traditional family homes, their new and conversion homes are located in some of the UK’s most desirable locations, from major towns and cities, to the countryside and the coast. City & Country is skilled in developing and enhancing high profile, sensitive sites which require original thinking and they work closely with heritage specialists, local authorities, and conservationists to find sustainable uses for historic and listed buildings. The company has a dedicated team of in-house specialists whose expertise and flair create outstanding places to live which blend into their unique environments. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail enables them to produce some of the finest and most immaculately finished new and conversion homes within the industry. Currently the business has ten developments across the UK and, recent launches include the award-winning The 1840, St George’s Gardens in South West London, Sanderling Reach on Mersea Island and Manningtree Park. Tim is the Chairman and took over the reins from the founders, his father and uncle, in 2002 and has driven the business from those foundations to the success it enjoys today. Tim has taken the business through a prolonged period of growth from 2002 until 2016 before entering a period of consolidation and restructuring from then until now that sees the group poised for a period of further significant growth. Tim, along with other second generation family members, has been actively involved in the business for more than 20 years. During that period, he has attracted non-family members onto the board as well as encouraged and mentored representatives of the third generation. The success of this strategy has allowed one of the third generation to gain director status through their own hard work and respect from their peers. City & Country is a meritocracy that allows family and non-family members to flourish for the benefit of all shareholders. Tim has been instrumental in developing the business and the team that is driving it forward. Constantly evolving, Tim is an agent of change within City & Country. embracing the opportunity to make the impossible possible and has invested in people, R&D and in the future to make that happen. Tim is a truly deserving member of the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Danny Pecorelli from the Exclusive Collection has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Sustainable Development Ambassador Champion of Change & Innovation Family Business Steward Exclusive Collection, one of the most respected independent companies in the hospitality sector over the last 40 years, has been led by Danny Pecorelli since 2001. Danny has a genuine and sincere love of the hospitality sector, as well as being a visionary and an advocate of socially conscious businesses. In particular he values and invests in his people, is always focused on his customers in order to give them the best experience possible and is mindful of the footprint and impact his business actions have on the environment and society. Danny has nurtured a familial culture where people are treated as individuals, given opportunities for development and growth and all feel like they are genuinely being cared for. His company embraces the fact that people are the biggest asset and while the hotels are all beautiful, it’s the warmth of spirit and that welcoming sense of belonging that makes Exclusive Collection the brand it is. Danny is truly deserving of recognition and his place in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Andrew Howell from BCB International has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Sustainable Development Champion of Change & Innovation Multi-Generational Family Business Leadership Andrew is the Managing Director of BCB International. He first started working in the business with his father when it was a small company that produced medicines. He designed a first aid kit which enable him to transform the small medical company into an internationally known survival manufacturer and a business that is well known and respected as a life saving company within defence forces around the world. Back in 2013, Andrew saw a need for a safer fuel and developed FireDragon, an eco-friendly, clean, green fuel. FireDragon is now the main fuel source of the British MoD and has recently been introduced to the general public. Andrew encourages forward thinking and guides the BCB team well, taking them and the business from strength to strength, creating new products and improving old. In 2020, with the onset of Coronavirus, Andrew changed the FireDragon fuel production process to manufacture hand sanitiser. He created more jobs in a difficult time and kept the NHS supplied with PPE when there was none readily available. Andrew and his wife Janey run the business with their three daughters. He is a well deserving recipient of his place in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Dominic Ponniah from Cleanology has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Inspirational Leadership Sustainable Development Champion of Change & Innovation Family Business Stewardship Dominic has built a business based on sustainability and fairness. The growth of Cleanology from a mother and son business to a 700-strong team with annual sales of over £10 million proves his business acumen. Sustainability, fairness and community support remain at the heart of Cleanology’s ethos. Cleanology are pioneers of sustainability as they are the first cleaning company in Europe to introduce portion controlled, biotechnological cleaning sachets. Other sustainability initiatives include the introduction of uniforms made from plastic bottles and organic cotton and a 100% electric van fleet. Fair pay was one of the founding principles of the business and it remains a Real Living Wage Employer. Community is also an integral part of the underlying values at Cleanology. Since 2020, they have supported poverty alleviation charity, The Hygiene Bank, raising significant sums that enable the charity to make a real difference. As a business, retaining a family feel when growth has been exponential is extremely important to Dominic. He is truly deserving of his place in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Robb from Hawkshead Relish has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business. Recognition in respect of: Sustainable Development Next Generation Mark and Maria Whitehead MBE set up the Hawkshead Relish Company over 20 years ago. Having had plenty of peaks and troughs along the way the business is now better placed than ever before. An artisan producer of award-winning preserves based in the historic village of Hawkshead in the heart of the English Lake District, this is a family business looking to the future. As a non-family member, Jonathan is bridging the gap between generations of the family as part of a broader succession process and is guiding the next generation to learn and gain sufficient experience to hand over the reigns to them when the time comes for him to step down. Jonathan has gained the respect and loyalty of the whole workforce, enabling them to be the best they can whilst offering his full support, guidance and leadership. As part of the next generation team driving the business forward, Jonathan is an integral part of the management team and fully deserves recognition for his role in the ongoing development of the business.

We are delighted to announce that Professor Panikkos Poutziouris has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. Professor Panikkos Poutziouris is Honorary Fellow at the Centre for Circular Economics – Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), where he also leads the Executive MBA Module – Enterprising Families and Family Offices and supports executive education and leadership programmes geared for private banks and their next generation owner-managed family business entrepreneurs. He has been the Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Business at UCLan Cyprus – serving as Dean of the School of Business and then as Rector – where he has launched the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, Alliance & Research and has led a number of European Union funded projects with a focus on strategic growth and succession planning of family firms-SMEs. He served for almost two decades on the Faculty of Alliance Manchester Business School where he has been instrumental in the development of the MBA in Entrepreneurship for KPMG managers and SME entrepreneurs; designed and delivered masters courses (including the Family Business Management Academy as an open – exchange MBA module) and a number executive development workshops on Family Business Continuity Planning, often in partnership with other stakeholders e.g. UNDP, Next Generation Foundation, HRDA Cyprus. Professor Poutziouris has been leading initiatives in terms of curriculum development,- professional training, research, conferencing – publishing and engagement with stakeholders across frontiers. He is the [co]-author of the Family Business Index – London Stock Exchange and NatWest Bank / Manchester Business School Tax Index and published numerous chapters, policy reports, journal articles and monographs He led a number of journal special issues with a focus on family business entrepreneurship and co-edited the Elgar Handbook on Family Business Research (2014, 2017). His research and commentaries , especially “The UK Family Business PLC Economy” has been featured extensively by FT and other leading business press such as Sunday Times, BBC, Kathimerini, International Herald Tribune, Financial Mirror, Financial Mail etc.. Prof. Poutziouris is Fellow of the Family Firm Institute , founding Fellow and former President of IFERA (International Family Enterprise Research Academy); he has served on the advisory board of Institute for Family Business (UK) and as consultant to the European Commission and OECD on family business and entrepreneurship policy matters. As a research active faculty, he hosted research forums part of the 2000 London FBN World Conference, 2001 London FFI Global Conference, 2003 Lausanne FBN World Conference, 2009 IFERA Cyprus World Family Business Research Conference, Ifera@China 2010, etc. He has pioneered with the organisation of a series of Family Business Policy Forums involving experts representing FFI, FBN-I, European Family Business, IFERA, World Bank, OECD, European Commission. More recently, he chaired the organising committee for the 2021 London FFI Global Conference. Prof. Poutziouris has been honoured with the 2011 FFI International Award in recognition for his contribution to the development of family business initiatives across the globe. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Panikkos is well known within the field of family business for the work that he has done over many years which has undoubtedly helped to raise awareness of the importance of family firms the world over. He continues to be actively involved in the sector today. His immense support of the sector and his achievements to date mean that he truly deserves his place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As Panikkos concludes, “I am very proud, honoured and grateful to have been recognized by the FBU team in the Family Business Hall of Fame, which features great academics, practitioners, and policy makers shaping the fascinating field of family business entrepreneurship. Let’s continue to work together to broaden our horizons and expand the frontiers of the owner-managed family business model as it evolves across socio-economic-legal-cultural and generational paradigms.”

We are delighted to announce that Mairi Mickel has been inducted into the Family Business United ‘Family Business Hall of Fame,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business. Mairi is an adviser and coach to the owners and next generation of UK and global family businesses. She is a Family Business Advisor, Educator, Coach and certified Non Executive Director, specialising in future proofing closely held businesses on a Global basis. As an active 4th generation owner of her own Scottish Construction Family Business – Mactaggart & Mickel Group, she gets Business Families because she is part of one. In all of her roles she aims to deliver excellent service by supporting and guiding family businesses, their directors, their owners and advisors: Whether as board advisor, non exec director, facilitator, mediator, coach or educator Mairi supports family businesses to grow, learn, develop, change and succeed using a strong humanistic, systemic approach. Utilising her expertise in leadership, strategy and governance, combined with roles in education, she supports the intergenerational space enabling families who are in business together make aligned, transformational decisions about their collective futures as owners. Mairi has a particular passion to define the layers of capital in a family business – human, intellectual, entrepreneurial and financial – and ensuring these are amplified in the transition process to the next generation of leaders. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United adds, “Mairi has demonstrated over a number of years her commitment to the family business sector. She has first hand experience from her own family business and continues to push boundaries and support the sector in so many ways and is truly worthy of her place in the Family Business Hall of Fame.” As Mairi concludes, “Family businesses are resilient, ambitious and adaptable, they think about the long term success, the legacy of their actions, and because they comprise of family members working together they are also challenging and complex. I love working in this field – I’ve been a next gen, a now gen and an active owner and now I am fortunate enough to advise the sector. I want to give owners of family enterprises the energy and support to recognise what they are already doing well and to thrive through their transitions of ownership and leadership.” “I am very flattered to be recognised in the Family Business Hall of Fame amongst so many of my peers and visionaries. What an amazing idea Paul. I am delighted to be one of the inaugural inductees.”