Peter Williams (businessman)

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

Peter Williams
Born
Peter Richard Michael Williams

June 1974 (age 46)
NationalityBritish
EducationKing Edward's School, Birmingham
Alma materUniversity College London
Known forco-founder and 52% owner, Jack Wills
Net worth£200 million (2012)
TitleCEO, Jack Wills
Spouse(s)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] 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]

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References
  1. "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. 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". Financial Times. Retrieved 16 March 2017. (subscription required)
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