David Thompson (entrepreneur)

David Thompson (born 4 April 1936) is 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.[1] He co-founded Hillsdown Holdings in 1975[2] and then, in 1989, sold his stake in the business for £500m.[3]

He acquired the Cheveley Park Stud near Newmarket:[2] famous horses coming from Cheveley include Party Politics, the 1992 Grand National winner, owned by Patricia, his wife.[2] He was also an investor in Queens Park Rangers Football Club.[4] David Thompson lives in North London.[5]

Family

David Thompson is married to Patricia and together they have one son, Richard Thompson and two daughters.[2]

References

  1. ↑ QPR match then some retail therapy Daily Telegraph, 25 January 2003
  2. 1 2 3 4 David Thompson at NTL
  3. ↑ Merciful release in Hillsdown bid hint Guardian, 14 May 1999
  4. ↑ Hillsdown hits all time low on profit fears Independent, 21 August 1992
  5. ↑ London postcode, swanky country style The Telegraph, 22 November 2003


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