Alan C. Parker
Alan Charles Parker (born November 1946) is a British businessman, chairman of Mothercare, and former CEO of Whitbread.
Alan C. Parker | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alan Charles Parker November 1946 (age 73) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Surrey |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of Whitbread, 2004-10 |
| Title | Chairman, Mothercare |
| Spouse(s) | |
Early life
He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Surrey.[1]
Career
Parker was CEO of Whitbread from June 2004 until he retired on his 64th birthday, in November 2010.[2][1]
He has been non-executive chairman of Mothercare since August 2011.[1]
Parker is a visiting professor at the University of Surrey.[1]
Personal life
In March 2016, Parker married the businesswoman Susan Hooper, and both have children from previous marriages.[3]
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References
- "Executive Profile: Alan Charles Parker". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- Cave, Andrew (23 October 2010). "When Alan Parker moved Whitbread from beer to hotels no-one got it, they do now". Retrieved 9 April 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- "Alan Parker marries former British Gas executive Susan Hooper". thisismoney.co.uk. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
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