The death has been announced of Ken Forbes, Chairman of the Nicholls & Clarke Group, who passed away on 28 July 2022.

Ken Forbes joined Nicholls & Clarke in 1956 at the age of 18 as an Accounts Clerk, and worked his way through the business, spending 14 years as a Sales Representative before being asked by Sam Nicholls to join the Board of Directors.

Forbes became Chairman of the Nicholls & Clarke Group in 1991. During his period in the role, he oversaw the modernisation of the company into the diverse business it is today.

Many of the existing team were personally recruited and promoted during his tenure. Forbes was greatly respected throughout the industry. The Nicholls & Clarke Group will always be indebted to his vision, drive and leadership.

After 63 years of service Ken retired in 2019. He was a much-loved father, grandfather to seven grandchildren, and recent great-grandfather, and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

A private family cremation will be followed by a Thanksgiving Memorial Service, on Wednesday 31st August to remember and celebrate his life.