Charlie Field is Deputy Chairman and a tenth-generation family director at CPJ Field & Co Ltd, which operates in 40 locations across the South of England and traces its history back to 1690.
For over three centuries the Field family has assisted with the funeral arrangements of monarchs and national heroes such as Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and the Duke of Wellington, as well as for hundreds of thousands of bereaved families. The firm also operates the UK’s leading funeral management software under the name Seker Tech, of which Charlie is CEO.
Charlie’s earlier career included roles in the Army, policy and finance. He retains a keen interest in policy work and chairs the Family Business UK Policy Committee. Still an active member of the Army Reserve, he holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.