Jonathan Halford qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse in London. He then joined the M&A function of The Morgan Crucible Co PLC, where he oversaw the acquisition and integration of “bolt on” acquisition targets before turning around the financial fortunes of two of its operating businesses. He joined the 3i backed £60m Forest Garden Group in 2006 and, following delivery of a £5m profit turnaround plan, he led a buyout of the Group, culminating in RBS’ Private Business Turnaround of the year 2007 nomination. Jonathan continues to act as Chairman. Until recently he also chaired Nightfreight, a £130m turnover Parcels and Logistics business, where he successfully oversaw a turnaround and subsequent sale of the business to a Strategic Buyer at more than 2 times the Shareholders’ value expectation. In 2010 Jonathan was shortlisted as the IFT’s Turnaround Professional of the Year. As well as his on-going chairmanship of Forest Jonathan also currently holds Non-exec directorships in the private equity backed, manufacturing and distribution businesses; Aqualisa Products Ltd and Gardman Holdings Ltd.