Wired Together Business Breakfast
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 08:00
Be part of something inspiring as we host our inaugural Wired Together Business Breakfast.
🗣 Fireside Chat: Resilience in Business
We’re delighted to welcome John Roberts, Founder & CEO of AO, for a fireside chat with Dave McNicholl, CEO of Warrington Youth Zone.
Together, John and Dave will explore how to stay resilient within business, an honest and insightful conversation about what it takes to lead, adapt, and thrive during turbulent times. John will share real world lessons on building a business that lasts, even when the world feels uncertain.
🔥 This engaging discussion will offer practical takeaways, and inspiration for anyone navigating today’s fast-changing business landscape.
🎅 A Special Festive Guest
Adding a touch of Christmas magic, Father Christmas will make a special appearance! He’ll have a treat instore for our Wired Together members!
About our speaker, John Roberts - John is an entrepreneur, businessman, investor and passionate philanthropist.
He founded online electrical retailer AO.com in 2000 following a £1 bet with a friend that he couldn’t transform the white goods market for the benefit of customers. Over twenty five years later, with the industry changed, it has proven to be a valuable bet. AO is now the UK’s most trusted electricals retailer, employing around 3,000 people across the UK. AO also owns one of Europe’s most advanced electricals recycling plants, a nationwide best-in-class logistics company and is the largest online mobile phone retailer in the UK.
John is a longstanding supporter of OnSide Youth Zones. John has previously been a Trustee and Chair of the Executive Board of OnSide Youth Zones, a charity that is transforming youth provision in the UK by giving young people safe, affordable and inspiring places to go in their leisure time. He remains closely involved with the charity.
