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Jim McCarthy (businessman)

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Jim McCarthy
Born
James John McCarthy

January 1956 (age 68)
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
EducationSt Philip's Grammar School
OccupationBusinessman
TitleCEO, Poundland
Term2006–2016
SpouseRosie
Childrentwo

James John McCarthy (born January 1956) is a British businessman, chief executive officer (CEO) of Poundland, the British discount store chain.

Early life

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James John McCarthy was born in January 1956[1] in Nuneaton, Warwickshire and grew up in suburban Birmingham, one of three sons of an Army turned Scottish and Newcastle brewers sales rep father. He was educated at St Philip's Grammar School, but left aged 17.[2]

Career

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In 2006, McCarthy joined Poundland as CEO from Sainsbury's, where he had been head of its convenience store business.[3]

Personal life

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He and his wife Rosie have two sons.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Poundland Group plc". Companies House. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b Lynn, Matthew (20 May 2015). "Poundland's Jim McCarthy: 'We don't sell £1 products. We sell incredible products.'". Management Today. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  3. ^ Ruddick, Graham. "How Poundland's Jim McCarthy helped changed the rag tag image of pound shops". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 June 2015.