16/10/2026
🧀A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for a fantastic Fireside Chat with Gill Hall of Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses.
It was wonderful to welcome so many people from across LUMS, Lancaster University and the wider business community for such an open and thought-provoking conversation.
An even bigger thank you to Gill for sharing the open and honest story of Butlers and the incredible journey that has shaped, and continues to shape, the family business.
From navigating Covid to the devastating fire that destroyed a significant part of the business, Gill spoke about the resilience, determination and family values that have helped them through the toughest of times.
One message really stood out throughout the evening: “The right thing to do is the right thing to do. You’ve got to keep going for the right reasons.”
As our host, Dr Brian Gregory, reflected, Gill is an unbelievably strong, powerful individual who continually strives for quality, a commitment that runs through everything the family business does.
An inspiring evening and a powerful reminder of what it means to lead with integrity, stay true to your values and keep going, even when the challenges seem overwhelming.
Thank you, Gill, for sharing your story and your insight with us. đź‘Ź
