Graham Howe (businessman) Executive of Orange S.A. on 24 March 2003 when Jean-François Pontal also retired as Chief Executive. He is married to Jane, and has three sons (born June 1993, March 1996, and October 1998). He lives in Harpenden, home of the former Sir Edward Salisbury FRS, the famous botanist. He married Caroline Jane Doyle on 28 December 1991 in Bradford. Graham Howe (businessman) Graham Edward Howe (born 23 May 1961) is a British entrepreneur and businessman who founded Orange UK, with Hans Snook. He was born in St Albans. He went to St Albans Grammar School for Boys (now known since
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