Hans Snook Hans Snook Hans Roger Snook (born 26 May 1948) is a businessman, best known for his time as the founder, with Graham Howe and Chief Executive of UK mobile phone company Orange. He was born to a German mother and a British father, and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where he went to the University of British Columbia. He then began a career in hotel management, which led him to Calgary for six years. In 1983, he set off on a round the world trip, which was cut short when he arrived in Hong Kong and became Chief
John Roberts (British businessman) John Roberts (British businessman) John Roberts (born 1973/1974) is a British businessman. He is the founder and former CEO of AO World, an online retailer specialising in electrical goods. Roberts grew up in Bolton. He went to Bolton School, and earned eight GCSEs, but failed his A levels in maths, geography and economics. Roberts started his career as a kitchen salesman. In 1999 or 2000, he founded Appliances Online, after a friend bet him £1 to set up a business. In October 2014, his net worth was estimated at £300 million. In February 2017, he stood down as CEO of