With a career rooted in the brewing industry—an industry that has historically lacked diversity—Ralph has consistently focused on creating environments where individual experiences and perspectives are valued. His dedication has been evident throughout his leadership roles at Marston’s, Keele University, Vistry Group plc, the British Beer & Pub Association, and now at C&C Group.

At C&C, our people-first culture is underpinned by a commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. Since launching our two-year DE&I strategy in 2024, we’ve already made strong progress against our three priorities. Our first objective was to champion gender diversity, with a target of reaching 30% women in senior leadership by 2026—a milestone we exceeded in the first year, achieving 44% female senior representation at the end of FY2025.

To support more inclusive decision‑making and create equitable opportunities, we have also:

• Introduced more diverse hiring panels
• Prioritised gender‑balanced shortlists wherever possible
• Delivered unconscious bias training to more than 60 hiring managers to promote fair, objective evaluation

Looking ahead, we continue to review and refine our DE&I priorities to reflect the diversity of our customers and consumers—and to ensure we’re equipped to meet evolving needs while building a culture where everyone can thrive.