Berrys Coaches Becomes an Employee-Owned Company

Berrys Coaches has been carrying local schools, groups, organisations and proudly
connecting the South West with London since 1920. As a family-owned business, we have
always worked hard to deliver the best possible service to our customers, while looking
after our dedicated team on the road and behind the scenes.

We are delighted to announce the next step in our journey. Berrys Coaches has now
become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

An EOT owns the company on behalf of its employees. This means that everyone at Berrys
now has an interest in the company’s continued growth and success, and the opportunity to
share directly in that success.

It is part of a process to ensure responsible succession planning at the company. As part of
this transition, James Berry has taken over as Managing Director, with Stuart Berry taking on
the role of Chairman.

Stuart Berry said:
“I am very proud of our workforce and deeply grateful to our customers for the loyalty they
have shown over so many years. I have worked in the company for more than 45 years and I
will continue to play a part, but it’s now time for the next generation to take things forward.
We explored various options, but the EOT offered the best way to secure the future of the
business and to recognise the contributions of our employees, many of whom have been
with us for decades.”

James Berry said:
“I am delighted to be taking on the role of Managing Director. The move to employee
ownership gives us an exciting opportunity to work even more closely together and enhance
the service we offer to our customers. This change ensures that Berrys Coaches remains a
company run by the people who know it best and have contributed to its success over the
years.’’

The move reinforces our long-standing commitment to our employees, customers, and the
wider South West community, ensuring the values of quality, reliability, and care that have
defined the company for over a century will continue to guide its future.