Corporate Giants

Kevin Hathaway for John Cadbury

John Cadbury
Voice Actor Voice Actor

John Cadbury

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John Cadbury (1801–1889) was the founder of the business that would eventually become Cadbury.


A Quaker from Birmingham, John began selling tea, coffee and drinking chocolate before moving into cocoa manufacturing.

His beliefs were an important influence on both his business and his attitude towards alcohol and social welfare.


John should come across as principled and determined, but not as a flawless historical hero. We're looking for a believable human performance.


A British/English accent is preferred. A historically perfect nineteenth-century Birmingham accent isn't required.

Voice description:
  • male adult
The sides they read from:
  • People don't need another public house, Benjamin. There are enough of those already. Give them something different. Tea. Coffee. Chocolate.

  • If we're going to put the Cadbury name on it, then I want to know that what we're selling is worthy of that name.

  • I built this business believing I could make something worthwhile. Whether it survives now… that's for you and Richard to decide.