Past event

Enterprise Week Keynote with Hugh Chappell with the Entrepreneurship Centre - Free

Join us for the launch of Enterprise Week 2022 for our Keynote event with Hugh Chappell.

Hugh is a Serial Entrepreneur, Advisor and Angel Investor. Hugh has worked in the technology and publishing industries since 1976. In 1979 he joined Apple Computer in the UK when the personal computer industry was in its infancy. In 1985 he established Taxan in Europe. In an 18 year period at the helm, the business sold more than 5 million computer displays and graphics adaptors with turnover exceeding $100 million per annum. His personal goal to own and manage his own business was achieved in 2003 when he founded TrustedReviews.com. In 2005 he acquired bit-tech.net. Both digital publications became market leaders in their respective sectors. He sold TrustedReviews.com in October 2007 to Time Warner/IPC Media and bit-tech.net in October 2008 to Dennis Publishing. Hugh has since been involved with several start-ups as an angel investor and/or advisor. He also works with more established companies in non-executive roles using his considerable experience to provide advice and an independent voice on strategy, performance, risk and people.

He has invested in Centtrip (Fintech), Cloudshift Group (SalesForce Platinum Partner), JustPark (Parking), Lovestruck.com (Dating) and MyFirstUK (Young Driver Car Insurance) and Parkopedia.com (Parking). His non-executive Director roles include The LADbible Group, Time Out Group, Dennis Publishing and MyVoucherCodes. Hugh is also a Board Member E2Exchange.

Join us in Sandy's Bar in the Student Union for a refreshment and to get involved in the conversation.

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