Charles Forte, Baron Forte
(1908-2007), Businessman; President of Forte PLCSitter in 6 portraits
Italian-born hotelier; President of Forte PLC. Educated at Dumfries College after moving to Scotland with his family. He opened the first milk bar in in London in 1933 and expanded into catering and hotel businesses. A merger created Trusthouse Forte in 1970, of which he was Chief Executive from 1971 to 1978. The multi-billion pound business included the Little Chef roadside restaurant and Crest, Forte Grand, Travelodge and Posthouse hotels. He became Chairman of the company from 1982 when he was made a Life Peer. His son Rocco Forte became Chairman in 1992.
by Bern Schwartz
dye transfer print, 31 March 1977
NPG P1168
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 14 December 1959
NPG x125986
by Ronald Franks
chlorobromide print, 1964
NPG x26002
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1966
NPG x131051
by Fergus Greer
bromide fibre print, 1990
NPG x126803
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 1 February 1960
NPG x191068
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