David Thompson (British businessman)
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David Brian Thompson CBE (4 April 1936 – 29 December 2020)[1] was the co-founder of Hillsdown Holdings, one of the United Kingdom's largest food businesses.
Career
Having initially worked as a meat trader at
Smithfield Market, David Thompson helped his father to float his meat wholesaling business in 1966.[2] He co-founded Hillsdown Holdings in 1975[3] and then, in 1989, sold his stake in the business for £500m.[4]
He acquired the
Family
David Thompson was married to
Patricia Thompson and together they had one son, Richard Thompson, and two daughters.[3]
Together with his wife, Thompson was appointed
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to charity.[7]
References
- ^ Burton, Scott (4 January 2021). "Cheveley Park Stud owner David Thompson dies at the age of 84". Racing Post. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ QPR match then some retail therapy Daily Telegraph, 25 January 2003
- ^ a b c d "David Thompson at NTL". Archived from the original on 2 December 2008. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
- ^ Merciful release in Hillsdown bid hint Guardian, 14 May 1999
- ^ Hillsdown hits all time low on profit fears Independent, 21 August 1992
- ^ London postcode, swanky country style The Telegraph, 22 November 2003
- ^ "No. 63135". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 October 2020. p. B10.
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