Membership
Membership is by invitation to men and women who are prominent in the business and commercial life of the greater Bristol area, and who are prepared to give their time and skills in support of the Merchant Venturers’ objectives.
All the members meet together four times a year at what is known as Quarterly Hall, and again on Charter Day in November.
The Merchant Venturers are governed by the Master and two Wardens. They head a 15-strong Standing Committee of members who are elected annually on Charter Day, 10th November.
Day-to-day administration is carried out by the Treasurer, who is effectively the chief executive. He is advised as necessary by the Clerk, who is a lawyer.
Current Members
Tim Ross
Tim Ross has a broad range of business interests. Previously a Main Board Director of George Wimpey PLC, he is currently Chairman of May Gurney Integrated Services plc, Hargreaves Services plc and Superglass Holdings plc, Deputy Chairman of Connaught plc and a Non-Executive Director of Ennstone plc and Lavendon Group plc, in addition to board positions at Churngold and a number of other private or venture capital-backed companies. He is a Trustee of Quartet Community Foundation and a member of the Councils of Clifton College and the University of Bristol.