Bill Taggart

John Lewis Partnership Plc owns and operates department stores and supermarkets. The firm's product range includes consumer electronic items, baked foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, wines, groceries, household items, consumer household electrical appliances, apparel, footwear, furniture, home furnishings, gifts, toys, and related accessories. It operates through the following segments: Waitrose, John Lewis, and Partnership. The company was founded by John Spedan Lewis in 1864 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Edinburgh Partners Ltd. is a directly owned, UK-based investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Alasdair Nairn as DMWS 612 Ltd. in 2003 to exclusively focus on investment research and portfolio management. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Partners provides investment advisory services for institutional clients, which includes public and corporate pensions, registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and sub-advisory accounts.

Saracen Fund Managers Ltd. (Saracen) is a boutique fund management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of AssetCo Plc (LON: ASTO). Saracen manages funds for a range of clients including UK and international retail investors and institutions.

Bibendum Wine Ltd. manufactures and supplies beers and wine products. It offers to the restaurants, pubs and bars, hotels, multiple retailer, independent merchants, and catering and events. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The British Olympic Association is an organization that aims to develop, promote, and protect the Olympic movement in the UK in accordance with the Olympic charter. The private company is based in London, UK. The company works with their members and stakeholders to provide world-leading services and support to enable British athletes to reach their full potential at the Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games, and other IOC-sanctioned events. The company also provides relevant support to athletes on their journey to, during, and following their Olympic careers. The organization engages people to pursue their goals and dreams through the Olympic values and the example of Team GB Olympians. The company was founded in 1905. Andrew Edward Anson has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Bibendum PLB (Topco) Ltd. is a wholesaler and distributor of wine, spirit, and alcoholic beverages. The company was founded on March 31, 2016 and is headquartered in Crewe, United Kingdom.

The Drinks Industry Charity, also known as The Drinks Trust, is a charity dedicated to assisting, restoring, and developing the drinks and hospitality workforce. The charity is based in London, UK, and has been serving the drinks industry since 1886. The charity provides financial assistance, wellbeing support, and industry training to industry colleagues. The Drinks Trust strives to create an equitable industry where opportunities to thrive are open to all. The Drinks Trust relies on the financial support of the drinks hospitality industry, but time and knowledge are equally valuable to the industry community.

Atkins Global Plc provides engineering consultancy services. The private company is based in Warrington, UK.