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Darren Shapland
Chairman at
HOLLYWOOD BOWL GROUP PLC
Net worth: 247 372 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Darren Mark Shapland is currently Chairman at Notonthehighstreet Enterprises Ltd., MOO Print Ltd., Aerofoil Energy Ltd., and Mel Bidco Ltd., as well as Director at MEL Midco Ltd. He serves as Non-Executive Chairman at Topps Tiles (UK) Ltd. and Hollywood Bowl Group Plc, Chairman at A.G.
BARR Plc, and Independent Non-Executive Director at JD Sports Fashion Plc.
Former roles include Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Poundland Group Ltd. and Topps Tiles Plc, Chairman at Poundland Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman at Sainsbury's Bank Plc, Director & Director-Group Development at J Sainsbury Plc, Director-Supply Chain at AGL Realisations Ltd., Chief Executive & Financial Officer and Director at Cpr Realisations Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Ladbrokes Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at Ferguson (Jersey) Ltd., Chief Financial Officer at Superdrug Stores Plc, and various director and chairman roles at Maplin Electronics Ltd., Maplin Electronics Group (Holdings) Ltd., Maplin Electronics (Holdings) Ltd., FatFace Group Ltd., Ferguson Holdings Ltd., and Joint Managing Director at Arcadia Home.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 | 42,500 ( 0.03% ) | 161 248 $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-01-30 | 40,000 ( 0% ) | 47 076 $ | 2026-08-30 | |
TOPPS TILES PLC 0.04% | 2026-06-30 | 80,000 ( 0.04% ) | 39 047 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Darren Shapland active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| JD SPORTS FASHION PLC | Director/Board Member | 2026-08-31 |
| HOLLYWOOD BOWL GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2025-01-29 |
| A.G. BARR P.L.C. | Chairman | 2026-08-31 |
Notonthehighstreet Enterprises Ltd.
 Notonthehighstreet Enterprises Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online shopping portal | Chairman | 2016-08-25 |
MEL Midco Ltd.
 MEL Midco Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in retailing of electronic goods | Director/Board Member | 2015-01-18 |
Aerofoil Energy Ltd.
 Aerofoil Energy Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops energy and temperature performance technologies in refrigeration | Chairman | - |
Mel Bidco Ltd.
 Mel Bidco Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company through whose subsidiaries retails electronic goods | Director/Board Member | 2015-01-18 |
Topps Tiles (UK) Ltd.
 Topps Tiles (UK) Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Retails bathroom, kitchen, floor and wall tiles, adhesives and natural stone through online | Chairman | - |
MOO Print Ltd.
 MOO Print Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails printing, gift cards, stationary products and accessories through online | Chairman | - |
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Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
25
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
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Notonthehighstreet Enterprises Ltd.
Notonthehighstreet Enterprises Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online shopping portal | Technology Services |
Poundland Group Ltd.
 Poundland Group Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates retail stores | Retail Trade |
J Sainsbury Plc
 J Sainsbury Plc Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in the grocery retailing, financial services and general merchandise businesses | Retail Trade |
AGL Realisations Ltd.
 AGL Realisations Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails clothing products | Retail Trade |
Carpetright Ltd.
 Carpetright Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails carpets, flooring and beds through online & offline store | Retail Trade |
JD Sports Fashion Plc
 JD Sports Fashion Plc Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Engages in retail and wholesale of footwear, apparel and accessories to the sports industry | Retail Trade |
Topps Tiles Plc
 Topps Tiles Plc Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails and wholesales ceramic tiles, wood flooring and related products | Retail Trade |
A.G. BARR Plc
 A.G. BARR Plc Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, distributes and markets carbonated soft drinks products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Poundland Ltd.
 Poundland Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates variety stores | Retail Trade |
Sainsbury's Bank Plc
 Sainsbury's Bank Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides a range of financial products including insurance, credit cards, savings and loans | Finance |
Superdrug Stores Plc
 Superdrug Stores Plc Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Operates as a pharmacy | Retail Trade |
Maplin Electronics Ltd.
 Maplin Electronics Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Retails and distributes electronic components, accessories and equipment | Distribution Services |
Arcadia Home
 Arcadia Home Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Develops and sells durable medical and respiratory medical equipment | Distribution Services |
Ladbrokes Plc
 Ladbrokes Plc Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Engages in betting and gambling industry | Consumer Services |
Maplin Electronics Group (Holdings) Ltd.
 Maplin Electronics Group (Holdings) Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company | Retail Trade |
MOO Print Ltd.
MOO Print Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails printing, gift cards, stationary products and accessories through online | Retail Trade |
Maplin Electronics (Holdings) Ltd.
 Maplin Electronics (Holdings) Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Functions as a holding company whose subsidiaries retails electronic products | Retail Trade |
FatFace Group Ltd.
 FatFace Group Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails clothes and footwear for men's & women's through online | Retail Trade |
Topps Tiles (UK) Ltd.
Topps Tiles (UK) Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Retails bathroom, kitchen, floor and wall tiles, adhesives and natural stone through online | Retail Trade |
Ferguson Holdings Ltd.
 Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes plumbing, construction and maintenance materials | Distribution Services |
Hollywood Bowl Group Plc
 Hollywood Bowl Group Plc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates bowling, three mini-golf centers and amusement zone | Consumer Services |
Mel Bidco Ltd.
Mel Bidco Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company through whose subsidiaries retails electronic goods | Retail Trade |
MEL Midco Ltd.
MEL Midco Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in retailing of electronic goods | Retail Trade |
Ferguson Plc
 Ferguson Plc Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes plumbing and heating products | Distribution Services |
Aerofoil Energy Ltd.
Aerofoil Energy Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops energy and temperature performance technologies in refrigeration | Technology Services |
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