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Raj Ruia

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Founder at RHODE ISLAND COFFEE LIMITED
📍 Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Raj Ruia is a Director at Ruia Group, the Managing Director of textile company Richard Haworth Ltd, and the founder of Rhode Island Coffee. Educated at The University of Manchester with a law degree and at Harvard Business School, he has a diverse background in textiles, hospitality, and business management.

Outside of his directorial duties, Raj is engaged in public discourse on economic policy, such as VAT and the effects of Brexit on trade. He is also actively involved in community support through his companys partnership with local charities like The Brick, which supports the homeless.

He was featured in the Financial Times discussing his change of heart on Brexit, admitting his vote to leave was a mistake due to subsequent trade frictions.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
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UK Economic Policy
Publicly advocates for specific policy changes, such as VAT reduction for the hospitality sector, and has openly discussed the economic impact of Brexit on his business.
Hospitality Sector
As the founder of Rhode Island Coffee, he has a vested interest in the success and growth of the hospitality industry and its small businesses.
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Career

Work history

3-2002
Founder
RHODE ISLAND COFFEE LIMITED
10-1987
Director
RUIA GROUP
10-1987
Managing Director
Richard Haworth Ltd
Director
Ruia Group
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Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
The University of Manchester
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Harvard Business School
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