Jonathan Warburton

It is no surprise that Jonathan Warburton is one of the most recognisable businessmen on the planet, mostly due to his last name. As the Chairman of Warburtons, a family bakery specialising in bread and other baked goods, he plays a major role in business development, organisational strategies and consumer goods production. Since 2001, he has been overseeing Warburton's journey to a market leader, making him a highly valuable retail and business management speaker. From employee wellbeing to product development, he is an expert in all things business. As a speaker, Jonathan presents with passion and knowledge, with an infectious excitement for the future of business.

Jonathan is a fifth-generation Warburton, having taken control of the business in 1991, and has been an integral figure in the company's advancements since the age of 23. Working at Warburton's did not just give Jonathan baking experience, but a keen eye for marketing and retail. Additionally, Jonathan worked at Unilever, a consumer goods company that produced food and drink products, as well as make up and cleaning agents. It is regarded as one of Europe's seventh most valuable companies. Thanks to his career history, Jonathan is an expert in consumer products of all kinds, making his strategies to understand the customer invaluable at industry conventions and business conferences. During his time as the Chairman of Warburton's, Jonathan has helped to secure growth in excess of 60% and turnover of £550m, as well as having increased the number of bakery sites by 40%. 

Warburton's company employees over 4,500 staff members, a monumental growth from its creation in 1876. When the company was quoted in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For list, it became the first food manufacturer to earn the title, in 2016. To get to the business that it is today, Warburtons employed a strong set of ethos, including quality people, products and a culture of interpersonal values. Jonathan also worked as a Non-Executive Director of Samworth Brothers Limited for 20 years and a Non-Executive Director of AG Barr Plc for three years. 

Since joining the family business as a part of the Sales Team, Jonathan has worked as the National Account Manager, Sales Director, Marketing Director, Managing Director and Commercial Director of Warburtons. As the head of sales, Jonathan set up a Marketing Team that impacted the business's global presence. Jonathan was the mastermind behind Warburton's most loved television ad, which showcased the family. As a speaker, booking Jonathan is an opportunity not to be missed. Covering topics such as corporate turnaround, business strategy and cultivating a company teams' potential, he can adapt his speech to suit a range of demographics and themes. Quoted as a "delight" to work with, he is a confident addition to any event.