Peter Williams (businessman)

Peter Williams
Born Peter Richard Michael Williams
June 1974 (age 44)
Nationality British
Education King Edward's School, Birmingham
Alma mater University College London
Known for co-founder and 52% owner, Jack Wills
Net worth £200 million (2012)
Title CEO, Jack Wills
Spouse(s) Laura Jane Williams

Peter Richard Michael Williams (born June 1974) is a British businessman, the co-founder, 52% owner, and CEO of the clothing brand Jack Wills.

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] He was the first school captain at King Edward's School to not study at Oxford University or Cambridge University.

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 left after nine years.[8] Williams owns 52% of the company.[6]

Personal life

Williams has known his wife, Laura Jane Williams, since he was 12 years old.[9][10][1]

References

  1. 1 2 "JACK WILLS LIMITED - Officers (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Peter Williams, the founder and CEO of Jack Wills | Economics Department". Economics.kehsblogs.net. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Vernon, Polly (9 May 2010). "Jack Wills: The Sloane Ranger Rides Again". The Observer. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  4. ↑ Bergin, Olivia (31 March 2010). "Jack Wills to open flagship store in Covent Garden". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
  5. ↑ Kuchler, Hannah (31 May 2010). "Business Diary: Peter Williams, Jack Wills". Financial Times. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  6. 1 2 Zoe Wood. "Jack Wills may seek further investment as backer looks to pull out | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  7. ↑ Samantha Conti (30 April 2012). "Fashion Figures Make London Rich List 2012". Wwd.com. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  8. ↑ Ben Marlow (1 October 2016). "Liberty owner in Jack Wills buyout with chain's founder". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  9. ↑ Julia Werdigier (1 July 2012). "With the Eagerness of Youth". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  10. ↑ "Peter Williams of Jack Wills on the joy he gets from ploughing". Ft.com. Retrieved 16 March 2017. (subscription required)
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