Peter Williams (businessman)
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Peter Richard Michael Williams (born June 1974) is a British businessman, the co-founder, former co-owner and ex-CEO of the clothing brand Jack Wills.
Peter Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter Richard Michael Williams June 1974 (age 50) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | King Edward's School, Birmingham |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Known for | co-founder and 52% owner, Jack Wills |
| Title | CEO, Jack Wills |
| Spouse | Laura Jane Williams |
Early life
Peter Williams was born in June 1974.[1] He was educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham, where he was school captain, followed by a bachelor's degree in economics from University College London.[2]
Career
Peter Williams and Robert Shaw founded Jack Wills in 1999.[3][4] Williams was 23 when the first store opened at 22 Fore Street, Salcombe and it was created with £40,000 – the founders slept above the shop.[5] The brand was named after his grandfather, Jack Williams.[6]
In 2012, Williams debuted on the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated worth of £200 million ($326 million).[7]
In October 2016, Williams and private equity firm BlueGem became the joint owners, after long-standing investor Inflexion sold out after nine years.[8] Williams owned 52% of the company,[6] but ceased to have any role in the business following its collapse in 2019, which led to a buyout of the brand by Sport Direct (now Frasers Group).[9]
Personal life
Williams has known his wife, Laura Jane Williams, since he was 12 years old.[10][11][1]
References
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