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Business Lunch
Business Lunch

with Sir Ian

Cheshire

Moreton Hall was delighted to host guest speaker, Sir Ian Cheshire, for our
annual Business Lunch. As a true industry shaper and trailblazer in sustainable
retail and innovation, Sir Ian shared his insights on artificial intelligence and
how it can be utilised in a way that positively impacts businesses.

He also spoke about the importance of
leadership culture, emphasising how effective
leadership goes beyond strategy and structure
to foster a values-driven environment that
inspires trust, accountability, and long-term
performance. Sir Ian also welcomed a plethora
of questions from the floor, ranging from
political context to graduate programmes and
employability. The ever-popular annual event
once again attracted a fantastic turnout of
business leaders, Old Moretonian Alumnae,
and the local community, affirming its
continued appeal.

Sir Ian’s achievements have earned international
recognition, including the prestigious honour of
being named a Chevalier of the Ordre National
du Mérite. In 2014, he was knighted for his
outstanding contributions to business and
sustainability. Today, he continues to shape
the corporate landscape as Chairman of two
major organisations: Land Securities and Spire
Healthcare.

Attendees also heard from Moreton Enterprises,
Moreton Hall’s Sixth Form led in-house business,
with an impressive annual turnover averaging
£32,000.

Sanya (Lower Sixth), who is Moreton Enterprises’
Assistant Director, said: “The Business Lunch was
such an incredible experience. Sir Ian Cheshire It was such a privilege to be able to attend this
was not only highly knowledgeable and an expert event and meet with him personally, as well as
in his field, but also engaging and approachable. other accomplished entrepreneurs.”

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