James McCarthy
Chairman at ULTIMATE PRODUCTS PLC
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James John McCarthy is a British businessperson who has been the head of 7 different companies. Presently, he occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Crawshaw Group Plc and Independent Non-Executive Chairman at UP Global Sourcing Holdings Plc. He is also on the board of Wynnstay Group Plc (former Non-Executive Chairman). In the past he was Chief Executive Officer for Tesco Plc and Chief Executive Officer of T & S Stores Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tesco Plc), Managing Director-Convenience at J Sainsbury Plc, Managing Director-Neighborhood Retailing Division at Next Plc, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Poundland Group Ltd., Director at Poundland Ltd. and Managing Director-Retail Estate at The Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ULTIMATE PRODUCTS PLC
1.12% | 2023-07-30 | 1,000,000 ( 1.12% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
James McCarthy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ULTIMATE PRODUCTS PLC | Chairman | 2017-02-28 |
Former positions of James McCarthy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WYNNSTAY GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2021-03-22 |
| POUNDLAND GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-06-30 |
Dawson Holdings Ltd.
 Dawson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Dawson Holdings Ltd. provides media services, supplying newspapers, magazines, digital and audio visual content to airlines, academic books to universities and marketing point of sale materials and fulfillment services. The company was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Croydon, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2011-08-22 |
| CRAWSHAW GROUP PLC | Chairman | - |
The Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd.
 The Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Reach Plc, The Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. provides news, investigations, interviews, credible business information, career opportunities, and reviews on the region's culture. The private company is based in London, UK. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| TESCO PLC | Retail Trade |
| J SAINSBURY PLC | Retail Trade |
| NEXT PLC | Retail Trade |
| WYNNSTAY GROUP PLC | Process Industries |
| ULTIMATE PRODUCTS PLC | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Poundland Group Ltd.
 Poundland Group Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Poundland Group Ltd. was owned and operated retail stores. The company was founded on April 25, 1990 and was headquartered in Walsall, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
T & S Stores Ltd.
 T & S Stores Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade T & S Stores Ltd. operates convenience stores. It offers services which includes cash machine, post office, national lottery, pay point and home delivery of newspaper and magazines. The company is a subsidiary of Tesco Plc. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in West Midlands, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Dawson Holdings Ltd.
Dawson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Dawson Holdings Ltd. provides media services, supplying newspapers, magazines, digital and audio visual content to airlines, academic books to universities and marketing point of sale materials and fulfillment services. The company was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Croydon, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Poundland Ltd.
 Poundland Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Poundland Ltd. owns and operates retail stores. It offers health, beauty, home, gardens, leisure, entertainment, stationery, crafts, and food and drink products. The company was founded in December 1990 and is headquartered in Willenhall, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Crawshaw Group Plc
 Crawshaw Group Plc Food RetailRetail Trade Crawshaw Group Plc operates a chain of meat focused retail food stores. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
The Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd.
The Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Reach Plc, The Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. provides news, investigations, interviews, credible business information, career opportunities, and reviews on the region's culture. The private company is based in London, UK. | Technology Services |
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