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He first enjoyed success as a founding member and [[managing director]] of the family business of frozen food stores [[Bejam]], which became a market leader in the United Kingdom, trading from hundreds of stores across the country. In 1989, Apthorp sold the company which was still doing very well, to its rival [[Iceland (supermarket)|Iceland]]. He also co-founded Wizzard Wines (now [[Majestic Wines]]) a chain of [[off-licence]]s.<ref>See [[Telegraph (newspaper)]] article [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2855639/Majestic-Wine-founder-decants-2m-shares.html here, dated June 2003], accessed 2014-03-10</ref> |
He first enjoyed success as a founding member and [[managing director]] of the family business of frozen food stores [[Bejam]], which became a market leader in the United Kingdom, trading from hundreds of stores across the country. In 1989, Apthorp sold the company which was still doing very well, to its rival [[Iceland (supermarket)|Iceland]]. He also co-founded Wizzard Wines (now [[Majestic Wines]]) a chain of [[off-licence]]s.<ref>See [[Telegraph (newspaper)]] article [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2855639/Majestic-Wine-founder-decants-2m-shares.html here, dated June 2003], accessed 2014-03-10</ref> |
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It was reported in both 2002 and 2003 (and again in 2009) that the wealth of Apthorp and his family was over £100 million.<ref>According to the Times Rich List [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/richlist/person/0,,21970,00.html (accessible through this link)]</ref><ref>And also through [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/specials/rich_list/rich_list_search/?l=27&list_name=Rich+List+2009&advsearch=1&t=1&n=&k=bejam&a=&r=&g=&i=&new=&x=3&y=7 this link]</ref> |
It was reported in both 2002 and 2003 (and again in 2009) that the wealth of Apthorp and his family was over £100 million.<ref>According to the Times Rich List [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/richlist/person/0,,21970,00.html (accessible through this link)]</ref><ref>And also through [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/specials/rich_list/rich_list_search/?l=27&list_name=Rich+List+2009&advsearch=1&t=1&n=&k=bejam&a=&r=&g=&i=&new=&x=3&y=7 this link]</ref> In 2015 the specialst magazine; SelectUS Wines, reported his wealth has been maintained despite an overall decline in company revenues. [https://www.selectuswines.com/en/10-richest-people-in-the-uk-drinks-trade/1664]. |
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Already an [[Officer of the Order of the British Empire]] (OBE), Apthorp was appointed [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] (CBE) in the [[2014 New Year Honours]] for charitable services, particularly in [[Hertfordshire]].<ref>{{LondonGazette|issue=60728|supp=yes|startpage=7|endpage=|date=31 December 2013}}</ref> |
Already an [[Officer of the Order of the British Empire]] (OBE), Apthorp was appointed [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] (CBE) in the [[2014 New Year Honours]] for charitable services, particularly in [[Hertfordshire]].<ref>{{LondonGazette|issue=60728|supp=yes|startpage=7|endpage=|date=31 December 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:51, 3 January 2017
John Dorrington Apthorp CBE, OBE (born 25 April 1935) is a British businessman specializing in frozen food and alcoholic beverages, and also a philanthropist.
He first enjoyed success as a founding member and managing director of the family business of frozen food stores Bejam, which became a market leader in the United Kingdom, trading from hundreds of stores across the country. In 1989, Apthorp sold the company which was still doing very well, to its rival Iceland. He also co-founded Wizzard Wines (now Majestic Wines) a chain of off-licences.[1]
It was reported in both 2002 and 2003 (and again in 2009) that the wealth of Apthorp and his family was over £100 million.[2][3] In 2015 the specialst magazine; SelectUS Wines, reported his wealth has been maintained despite an overall decline in company revenues. [1].
Already an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), Apthorp was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for charitable services, particularly in Hertfordshire.[4]
He had been a councillor for Edgware from 1968-1974.,[5] and has been granted 'Freedom of the Borough of Barnet'.[6]
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- ^ See Telegraph (newspaper) article here, dated June 2003, accessed 2014-03-10
- ^ According to the Times Rich List (accessible through this link)
- ^ And also through this link
- ^ "No. 60728". The London Gazette (invalid
|supp=(help)). 31 December 2013. - ^ According to this local newspage, accessed 2014-03-10.
- ^ According to this local newspage, accessed 2014-03-10.
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