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December 4, 2009

Christopher Oughtred retired from his family business in 2007. Having successfully passed the baton onto his youngest brother, Barbara Murray finds out how he managed his new found freedom

In September 2005, Campden FB featured an article entitled From My Hands to Yours, in which Christopher Oughtred (pictured) was in the final stages of his plan to exit as fifth-generation chairman of UK-based food manufacturers William Jackson and Son. Then 53-years-old, he had been planning his exit for about eight years in total. In his mid-forties, he undertook a long and detailed review of his life, his marriage, his family and his career in the family business.

November 1, 2005

Barbara Murray is director of Family Business Solutions UK.

Passing on the baton of responsibility is not easily achieved, particularly as demographic changes are intensifying the time pressures felt by senior and junior generations to plan their successions. Barbara Murray explains the importance of legacy and preparation

June 1, 2002

Christopher Oughtred is Chairman and Joint Managing Director of William Jackson & Son Limited, which was founded in Hull, England in 1851. Christopher is one of five fifth generation family members who work in the business and is a Trustee of the UK Chapter of the Family Business Network. He is married to Penny and has 2 children, Mark and Joe

Christopher Oughtred is Chairman and Joint Managing Director of William Jackson & Son Limited, which was founded in Hull, England in 1851. Christopher is one of five fifth generation family members who work in the business and is a Trustee of the UK Chapter of the Family Business Network. He is married to Penny and has 2 children, Mark and Joe

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