Oliver Cookson is a pioneering entrepreneur best known for founding Myprotein, the world’s leading online sports nutrition brand, which he built from a £500 overdraft into what is now a multi-billion-pound global powerhouse. Born and raised in Manchester, Oliver went on to create Verve, a premium wellness company, and now leads a Family Office managing approximately £500 million in assets across health, tech, and real estate. A pioneer in direct-to-consumer e-commerce, he also drives transformative property developments in Manchester and is the founder of Cookson First Aid, a social enterprise providing free first aid education. A proud patron of Make-A-Wish UK, Oliver’s journey blends grit, bold thinking, and long-term impact, nspiring a new generation of founders around the world.