Political giant to speak at Moreton Hall

One of the most prominent politicians of modern times will be the guest speaker at a prestigious business event hosted by Moreton Hall school next month.

Rt Hon The Lord Hague of Richmond, former leader of the Conservative Party, will be the guest of honour at Moreton Hall's annual business lunch on Friday March 17.

Lord Hague, whose roles have also included Foreign Secretary, Leader of the House as well as a historian and biographer, will give an address following the theme of 'The Post-Brexit World'.

The annual business lunch at Moreton Hall, which is just outside Oswestry, has become one of the most keenly anticipated fixtures in the school diary, regularly attracting hundreds of Shropshire and regional business leaders.

Melissa Evans, from Moreton Hall, said: "Impressive past guest speakers include Old Moretonians Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor of The Economist and Fiona Marshall, brand marketing director of ASOS and Lord Digby Jones, former Director General of the CBI and Minister of State for Trade and Investment.

"Last year, the guest speaker was Nick Wheeler, founder and chairman of Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts.

"Moreton Enterprises, the unique business venture run by the Year 12 girls, will also give their annual business presentation outlining their sales strategy for the year.

"The group was established over 30 years ago and although unrecognisable today by those pioneering girls, the aim is still the same: to challenge and inspire young women by nurturing a culture of enterprise and entrepreneurship in the heart of the school."

Moreton Enterprises is acknowledged by a generation of Old Moretonians for successfully providing them with the tools to go confidently into the world of business and entrepreneurship, she added. 

"The Business Lunch - generously sponsored by Investec Wealth and Investment Ltd, the international specialist banking and asset management group - is a wonderful opportunity for business leaders to network, promote their company and to hear the most up to date economic and political opinion."

To book tickets, please contact Melissa Evans at Moreton Hall on evansm@moretonhall.com.