Peter Rilett

Member since 2005

Peter joined KPMG (after qualifying ACA) and went on to spend over 30 years developing and leading a significant Insolvency operation. And subsequently specialist teams with a focus on transport and property. First Group was his most exciting client from the initial (Badgerline ! ) buy out through many acquisitions to full listing and onto overseas investment and train franchises.

Peter joined the board of North Bristol NHS Trust and became Chair from 2009 to 2017 during which period Southmead Hospital was built in the middle of the old ( and still operating ) hospital. The award winning new hospital was delivered on time and on budget.

As a Trustee of St Monica's Trust Peter was Chair of Finance & Development from 2009 to 2018 which included the £60m acquistion and development of Frys Chocolate factory. He was Chair of Governors at Bristol Grammar School and until recently a non executive director at BusinessWest and Chair of Bristol College.

Peter was Master of the Society in 2012 , is currently a member of the Audit committee. He is a Member of Futura Learning Partnership and a Trustee of the St Monica owned Somerdale Pavilion Trust.

Peter and wife Sonia now live in Wraxall, out in the country. He has a son James and three granddaughters.