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29/01/2026 5:00 pm
CBC Club5to7 January 2026
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About us
From Founders’ Vision
to Vibrant Community
Originating in September 1986, Chester Business Club began with six visionary businessmen seeking to redefine business associations, moving beyond mere obligation to create a community of genuine belonging.
Chester Business Club champions connections and community
From its humble origins, the Club’s intimate lunches burgeoned into a vibrant network, expanding its membership from 6 to 199 individuals, fostering an atmosphere where personal connections take precedence over corporate affiliations. Evolving beyond traditional associations, the Club hosts speaker dinners and diverse social activities, fostering engagement beyond business realms.
Led by local business leaders for local business leaders
Distinguished local business leaders have occupied the position of Club President: Tom Hunt (Chronicle Newspapers), Andrew Wood (NWS Bank plc), Ron Smith (Landsmith Ltd), David Pickering (Meadow Foods Ltd), David Faulkner (NWN Media Ltd), Julie Mogan (Excello Law) and Paddy Gill (PRS Telecom).
From July 2025 to July 2027 the Club President is Roy Shelton (Drop Jaw Ventures) and Club Chair is Gavin Floyd (DEESURVEYS). Immediate Past Chair is Jan Chillery (Aaron & Partners). Vice Chair is Rosalind Ellis (BA Commercial)
The Club is managed by its Executive Council listed below:
Chair: Gavin Floyd | LinkedIn
Vice Chair: Rosalind Ellis | LinkedIn
Hon. Secretary: Anita Jones | LinkedIn
Hon. Treasurer: Richard Jenkins | LinkedIn
Hon. Solicitor: Kay Cook | LinkedIn
Executive Councillors:
Club President: Roy Shelton | LinkedIn
Immediate Past Chair: Jan Chillery | LinkedIn (and Membership Officer)
Ambassador: Bob Clough-Parker | LinkedIn
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