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About Chester Business Club

Connecting Chester’s business community since 1986

Chester Business Club is an established business networking organisation bringing together business leaders, professionals and organisations from across Chester and the surrounding area.

Founded in September 1986 by six Chester businessmen, the Club was created with a simple idea: to build a business community where people genuinely wanted to connect, rather than simply belonging to another professional association.

Almost 40 years later, that principle remains at the heart of Chester Business Club.

Through networking events, business dinners, social gatherings, charitable activities and opportunities to hear from influential speakers, we bring people together to build relationships, share ideas and support the wider Chester business community.

Chester Business Club champions connections and community

In September 1986, six Chester businessmen came together over lunch with an idea for a different kind of business organisation.

Rather than creating another traditional professional association, they wanted to build a community that people would genuinely want to belong to – one where business relationships, friendship and a shared commitment to Chester could sit alongside professional interests.

That idea became Chester Business Club.

Over the decades, the Club has evolved while retaining that original spirit. Today, members come together through business networking events, dinners, social activities, community initiatives and charitable fundraising.

In 2026, Chester Business Club celebrates 40 years of bringing people together and championing the city and its business community.

Led by Chester’s business community

Throughout its history, Chester Business Club has been led by experienced business people from across the city and the wider region.

Our Executive Council brings together members who volunteer their time to help shape the Club, organise events and ensure we continue to provide opportunities for our members while supporting the wider Chester community.

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 (Battersea Power Station)

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: Andrew Hopwood | LinkedIn

Hon. Solicitor & Membership Officer: Kay Cook | LinkedIn

Executive Councillors:
Nick Owens | LinkedIn
Caroline Pattinson | LinkedIn
Chris Pyke | Fly High Media

Club President: Roy Shelton | LinkedIn

Immediate Past Chair: Jan Chillery | LinkedIn

Ambassador: Bob Clough-Parker | LinkedIn

Become part of Chester Business Club

Whether you’re an established business leader, professional, entrepreneur or senior member of a local organisation, Chester Business Club provides opportunities to build relationships, discover new connections and become more involved in Chester’s business community.

Interested in finding out more?

Come along to one of our events, meet our members and discover what Chester Business Club is all about.

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