Member news - Graduation for The Reach Centre’s CEO

Jonathan Lutwyche, CEO of The Reach Centre, has graduated from Lancaster University’s LEAD programme.

The ten month programme is specifically designed for owner-managers of small to medium sized businesses. The programme concentrates on two areas of business: the business itself and the personal development of the owner-manager, providing a framework to increase profitability, diversify and grow the business.

Jonathan described the course as, “hugely beneficial and the ideal platform to help develop the Reach Centre’s expansion plans.” The company currently exports 80% of its services and is in the process of developing key collaborative links in Asia. In addition he believes he can use what he has learnt to progress The Reach Centre’s core offering in the U.K: training and chemical compliance with regards to REACH legislation.    

Jonathan also believes the programme will help The Reach Centre continue to diversify and expand, especially on an international level. The company currently operates in the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.

The success of the programme can be seen by the fact that over 90% of the companies who have completed the programme saw an increase in sales turnover, employment, productivity and profits.