That's why he took the job as chairman of Rathbone. Because at the moment, he says, we're not doing that.
Ferguson has been interested in helping disadvantaged young people to access education and training for 10 years. He's helped develop education policy at national level, working with organisations including the CBI, the Learning and Skills Council and the Apprenticeships Ambassador Network.
But Ferguson is neither a former teacher nor a youth worker. He's a businessman with a day job. In fact, he founded a communications technology company more than 25 years ago.
And that's exactly what makes him useful to Rathbone. Business credentials are invaluable, not least in a recession.
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