London, UK – October 9, 2025: We are proud to announce that Jeremy Ranson, CEO & Founder, Praesto Consulting, has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025 by The Times.
The Top 50 was created by LDC, the private equity investor that is part of Lloyds Banking Group, in partnership with The Times. Now in its eighth year, the programme continues to celebrate the drive and ambition of Britain’s best and brightest entrepreneurs.
This year, the programme received almost 700 nominations, showcasing the exceptional individuals that are building successful, growing medium-sized businesses right across the UK.
The business leaders featured in The LDC Top 50 for 2025 are making a powerful impact by creating jobs, making a difference in the communities they serve, championing sustainability and expanding internationally. They are also demonstrating resilience as they drive growth and develop new ideas to innovate and diversify.
They operate from 67 towns and cities across the UK and span every sector of the economy, whilst collectively they employ almost 10,000 people and generate combined revenues of £1.2bn.
Commenting on this incredible achievement, Jeremy Ranson, CEO & Founder, Praesto Consulting, said:
“It’s humbling to be named amongst a group of such exceptional leaders and fantastic businesses. We started Praesto 16 years ago, wanting to be different and build a leading consulting organisation built on honesty and exceptional talent. It’s been an amazing period making where we’ve had a positive impact on so many incredible client businesses over the years, all while having fun and watching individuals and our team develop. The energy, excitement and ambition of the team grows and I can’t wait to see what we will achieve in the next 16 years.”
John Garner, Managing Partner at LDC, added:
“In the eight years since we launched The LDC Top 50, we’ve had the honour of meeting some exceptional business leaders. This year’s cohort has shown drive and ambition in their growth journeys, proven remarkable resilience, and together they are making a real difference to their employees, the communities they work in and society at large. I’d like to congratulate them on everything they’ve achieved so far. Their success stories are only just beginning, and we’re excited to see where their journey takes them next.”
You can read the full The Times feature on Jeremy.
Read more about The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025.
About LDC
LDC is a trusted investment partner for ambitious management teams across the UK. It is part of Lloyds Banking Group and has partnered with hundreds of medium-sized companies across a wide range of sectors, helping them to grow and develop.