Summary
ONE of the most powerful people in the North West emerged from the shadows last week. John Whittaker, chairman of the Peel Group, shuns publicity. Whilst Richard Branson effortlessly combines big business deals with publicity stunts, Whittaker prefers to get on with things privately.
So we were all in anticipatory mood as we arrived for the CBI's Merseyside dinner at Aintree racecourse. John Whittaker was to be the guest speaker. As I glanced at those famous Aintree fences, I wondered how this shy man would cope with the occasion. Would he fall at the first fence? Although nervous, Whittaker ran a good race and gave the assembled Merseyside business and local gover nment community plenty to think about.See the full content of this document
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Food for Thought
The Peel Group still has major concerns over the planning process and how it might impact on job creation and...
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