Career Path: School > Modern Languages > Accountant > Chief Executive > Chairman
“I had responsibility for more than 800 hotels, 1,000 restaurants and almost 100,000 employees in 50 countries around the world."
My Story: I was born and educated in England and was exposed to all aspects of my father’s business from the age of 13. I qualified as a chartered accountant before joining the family firm, where I rose to become chairman and chief executive of Forte plc. I founded Rocco Forte Hotels which is where I am today as Chairman and Chief Executive.