Local business leaders gathered at the Marsham Court Hotel for the latest Evolve Leaders Lunch, where guest speaker Ryan Bransome shared his extraordinary journey from butler to the rich and famous, to founder of his own business, U-Crew.
Hosted by Warren Munson, founder of Evolve, the lunch event – sponsored by Ellis Jones Solicitors and Azets – welcomed business owners and leaders for an afternoon of networking, discussion and insight. During the exclusive Q&A, Ryan shared fascinating stories from his time working behind the scenes for some of the world’s most influential figures – experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, adaptability and customer service.
Drawing on skills honed during his years as a professional butler, from managing high-pressure situations to anticipating the needs of demanding clients, Ryan explained how these abilities were key in launching his now thriving start-up, U-Crew, a hub for aviation and maritime crew.
As part of the Q&A, guests were invited to ask their own questions of Ryan, covering everything from his reasons for becoming a professional butler, his transition to owning his own business and how he managed the journey of securing external funding to develop and grow the U-Crew platform.
Warren praised Ryan’s inspiring story, commenting: “It was a real pleasure to have Ryan as our guest speaker, his journey is a powerful reminder that transferable skills; resilience, determination and a focus on people can be the foundation of a successful business.
“Anecdotes of his time as a butler to the rich and famous were certainly entertaining for our guests, alongside his honesty about his experiences in founding a business in challenging conditions.”
The bi-annual Leaders Lunch is part of Evolve’s on-going commitment to providing business leaders with opportunities to connect, learn and grow.
