Soho House founder Nick Jones to step down as CEO after prostate cancer battle

Private members club Soho House founder Nick Jones is to step down from his position after surviving prostate cancer.  On Wednesday (November 16) Jones sent an email to members, where he revealed he had received his diagnosis in early summer but the cancer was caught early, and he has since been declared cancer-free.

Despite Jones having the all-clear, his recent ordeal with cancer has altered his mindset regarding work, and is now to step down as CEO with immediate effect. “First some bad news, and some very good news: in early summer I was diagnosed with prostate cancer,” he wrote to members.

“It was caught early and my treatment has been 100 per cent successful – and I’m not only healthy again, but also cancer-free. Inevitably, this experience has changed my perspective and focus. As a result, from today I’m transitioning from CEO to my original role as Founder and will focus on the creative and membership aspects of Soho House.”

He continued: “I want to do more of what I love, which is making sure you have a good time in well-designed, welcoming spaces and focusing on our House Foundations programmes, which help people flourish in the creative industries.”

Jones also said in the statement to members that Andrew Carnie will become the CEO, ensuring members that Soho House are in “safe hands”. Jones founded Soho House in 1995. Its original site, 40 Greek Street in London, has stayed open ever since, with at least 28 clubs now open worldwide.

Soho House is a group of private members’ clubs originally aimed at those in the arts, politics, and media. Most recently, venues were opened in Nashville, West Hollywood and Copenhagen, plus Brighton and Balham in the UK. In 2023, the organisation will be extended with Soho Houses to be opened in Manchester, New Mexico and Bangkok.