We are delighted to announce that Robert Graham of Grahams Family Dairy 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 Leader Multi-Generational Family Business Leader A genuine family business, Graham’s was founded in 1939 by Robert Graham in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, where he reared 12 cows, milked them by hand then made all deliveries by horse and cart. Now, the Graham Family has been dairy farming for 3 generations, so it really is in their blood. When you grow up on a farm you learn the ropes pretty quickly – the best ways to look after the herds, lending a hand in the milking parlour and helping run the business. "Robert Graham Jr is now the Managing Director and inspirational leader of the family business, a business that continues to grow, add new products and win awards. Robert is a great advocate for the family business sector and totally deserving of his place in the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Simon Cotton of Macnaughton Group Limited 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 Leader Family Business Ambassador Multi-Generational Family Business Leader Simon is the Chief Executive at Macnaughton Group Limited, a family business that he and his wife recently acquired. He has worked with family firms throughout his career and totally understands what makes them special and how it can be used as a differentiator. Simon is an inspirational leader and passionate about sustainability and manufacturing. He has a proven track record within the family business sector and we watch with great anticipation as he now pursues his own personal family business dream. "He is a great ambassador for the sector and he is totally deserving of his place within the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Tony Reynolds of Reynolds CS 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: Multi-Generational Family Business Leader Family Business Steward Champion of Change & Innovation Inspirational Leadership In 1945, William Reynolds set up a fruit and veg stall at the Ridley Road Market in Hackney, London. William’s ambition was to supply his customers with the very best fresh produce, an ambition that is lived today through William’s grandson, Tony, and his great-grandsons Tom and Nick. Tony joined the family business in 1988 and, following their growing success in supplying fruit and veg to restaurants in London, he transformed Reynolds into a distribution business, prompting a move to Spitalfields Market in 1989. Today, Tony Reynolds oversees the growth of the business supported by a dynamic management team, who ensure that everyone at Reynolds works with passion and integrity, and that we all deliver the quality of service and care that our customers expect. The success of Reynolds is built on a foundation of strong family values, and Sarah Reynolds, Tony’s wife, is deeply committed to making sure that the business supports good causes and helps the less fortunate. Reynolds’ fourth generation, Tom and Nick, are both actively involved in the day-to-day operation of Reynolds, ensuring the continued success of their family run business. "Tony is a remarkable leader and has shown his strength as a leader throughout his leadership but probably none more than the past couple of years when he has seen the business adapt, pivot and survive during the pandemic. His leadership supports the strong family values that are at the core of the business but ore than that, Tony empowers those around him and has been instrumental in taking the business to the national stage. His strength, determination and leadership are incredible and he is well deserving of recognition in the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Chris Sturgess of Sturgess Motor 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: Multi-Generational Family Business Leader Family Business Steward Champion of Change & Innovation Inspirational Leadership The Sturgess Motor Group has a long established history as a leading car dealer in Leicestershire. The company was originally founded in 1897 by Walter E. Sturgess when he set up a small shop in the West End of Leicester manufacturing, selling and servicing bicycles known as W.E. Sturgess & Sons. Since 1897, Sturgess Motor Group has grown to become one of the oldest family-operated motor dealers in the UK and also one of the most respected names in UK motor retailing. With a strong reputation for outstanding customer service in the local community and a reputation as a leading motor retailer in the wider community, Sturgess Motor Group has been a trusted name for more than 120 years. "Chris is the Chairman of Sturgess Motor Group and continues to embody the strong family heritage and values within the organisation. He is a great ambassador for the family business sector and actively supports events to celebrate their success. He is a great leader and fully deserves his place in the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Christopher Nieper of David Nieper 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: Champion of Change & Innovation Inspirational Leadership David Nieper is a manufacturer of luxury womenswear, knitwear & lingerie and Christopher is the inspirational leader of this family firm. They continue to invest significantly in their employees, and the future employees too, supporting the development of the skills required and to ensure that traditional skills involved in the creation of clothing are not lost. "The business has a great culture and strong leadership and Christopher Nieper is fully deserving of his place in the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Niki Fuchs of Office Space in Town 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: Champion of Change & Innovation Inspirational Leadership Office Space In Town offers flexible space for businesses in towns and cities around the UK including London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Northampton. Each of their centres is managed by a General Manager who can make the instant decisions that are needed to ensure that every business is looked after with the same instancy that they would like to look after their clients, staff and suppliers with. "Niki is the Group CEO and recognised as an inspirational leader that has helped to build a company that generates happiness and success for everyone that they interact with. They have a fantastic culture and that is created from the top and together with her brother Giles they truly care about their staff. Niki is well deserving of a place in the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Adam Dandy of Dandy’s Topsoil 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 Next Generation Champion of Change & Innovation Multi-Generational Family Business Leader Adam is the CEO of Dandy’s and not only is he an inspirational leader but an entrepreneur, spotting opportunities and making a difference through his actions, not just in the family business but through all his work in the community supporting the homeless and refugees too. "He is well respected throughout the business community and well deserving of his place in the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Alan Lowry of Environmental Street Furniture (‘ESF’) 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 ESF is a family owned business established in 1998, and under current ownership since 2012. ESF are a global designer and supplier offering beautifully designed furniture for outdoor spaces. ESF delivers exceptional products and quality, offering excellence in design integrating technology, innovation and modern materials. The design solutions set ESF aside from the competition. ESF currently export to over 27 countries worldwide. Alan is the CEO at ESF Ltd who are based in Northern Ireland. He is an enthusiastic, driven, focussed, motivated individual, very organised and keen to succeed at all tasks. His inspirational leadership has seen the business move into new areas and continue to win new contracts around the world. "Alan is a family business leader that truly cares and is well deserving of his place in the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Steve Rigby of The Rigby Group Plc 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 Steward Champion of Change & Innovation Next Generation Member Founded by Sir Peter Rigby in 1975, the Rigby Group is no ordinary family business. The group has expanded year on year and today has 8,500 employees across a portfolio of six diverse, independent divisions, which together generate revenues of more than £3 billion. A critical ingredient of the company’s success, the Rigby Group prides itself on promoting family values, instilling the notion that empathy and integrity are vital to conducting good business. A focus on both corporate as well as individual responsibility is also key. Steve is now Co-CEO alongside his brother and following in the steps of their father, he has big shoes to fill. Steve is thriving in the role and with a determination and reputation as a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur, Steve has contributed significantly to the business’ success over the past two decades, having been determined to become an intuitive, successful and ambitious entrepreneur in his own right first. An inspirational lead and next generation member, Steve has made it his mission to ensure that the family values his father carved into the business in 1975 are still present today, and that they will continue to be for years to come. Steve is an inspirational leader but also recognises the importance of being surrounded by the right people and empowering them to make decisions. He cultivates a widespread sense of responsibility enabling leaders within the group to be the absolute best that they can be. Steve’s recipe for success is hard work, brave but well-informed decision making, empowering and inspiring others, fostering innovation and unwavering customer focus, whilst supporting his local business community and remaining true to the company's family roots. Steve is an incredible family business leader and fully deserving of his place in the Family Business Top 100.

We are delighted to announce that Ronnie Coote of Coote Engineering 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 "Ronnie has been working and innovating within the concrete industry since the 1970’s and now inspired several members of his family to join the family business. The Coote family are now global suppliers of precast concrete machinery to countries all over the world and much of this is down to the inspirational leadership that Ronnie has shown over the years. He is a worthy member of the Family Business Top 100."

We are delighted to announce that Sir Jim Walker of Walker 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 Steward Multi-Generational Family Business Leader It was over a hundred years ago that the Walker family started baking shortbread in the Speyside village of Aberlour where they remain to this day. Joseph Walker founded the company when he opened his village bakery in 1898; now it is his grandchildren and great grandchildren that continue the tradition of fine baking that he started. In fact, the founder’s personal guarantee is still marked on every pack to confirm that Walker’s products are made with only the finest ingredients obtainable. Though the Walker family have added many new products to their range during the last century, each and every one holds to those original values of quality and natural goodness. Jim, the grandson of Joseph, joined the family business in 1962 when it was still a village bakery. Along with his brother Joe and sister Marjorie, he has built up the company to become the largest family-owned biscuit manufacturer in the UK and a globally recognised brand. Sir Jim is a family business great and fully deserves recognition, not just for what he has done for the family business but the broader family business sector too. He has helped develop a globally recognised brand and created a business that continues to innovate and adapt to the modern world in which we live, a far cry form the world when the business was founded in back in 1898. The next generation are now fully engaged within the business whilst he continues to have a role within the business today too. "He is a remarkable man and has been on a remarkable family business journey, a journey that deserves to be recognised and we are delighted with his inclusion in the Family Business Top 100, an accolade that he truly deserves."

We are delighted to announce that James Macsween of Macsween 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 Next Generation Family Business Steward Multi-Generational Family Business Leader Macsween is a third generation family firm, passionate about making great-tasting foods. They start with the best ingredients and their family recipes, which are virtually unchanged in 60 years. And just as they have always done, they hand make their products with great care. Their haggis, vegetarian haggis and black pudding are wonderfully versatile, great for all times of day and throughout the year. "James is the Managing Director and leader at Macsween and custodian of Scotland’s national dish. He is passionate about his products and has been instrumental in driving it forward. An inspirational leader and total supporter of all things ‘family business,’ James leads with a real drive and determination, a narrative that embraces their family story but always with an eye on the future. He is totally deserving of his place in the Family Business Top 100."