Chrissie Rucker Explained

Chrissie Rucker
Birth Name:Belinda Christian Rucker[1]
Birth Date:November 6, 1968
Nationality:British
Birth Place:Edenbridge, Kent, England
Alma Mater:Combe Bank School, Sevenoaks
Occupation:Entrepreneur
Children:4

Chrissie Rucker (born 6 November 1968[2]) is a British businesswoman, best known for founding British retailer The White Company in 1994. Because of her self-made success story and the similar products, she has been compared to Martha Stewart.[3] [4] Rucker is also a founding patron of the not-for-profit social enterprise, woman supporting women, The Princes Trust.

Rucker's husband Nicholas Wheeler founded Charles Tyrwhitt, a menswear chain.[5] Rucker was appointed a MBE in 2010 and in 2012 was chosen as Private Businesswoman of the Year by the Financial Times.[6] She and her husband were each appointed OBE for their business success in December 2017.[7]

Personal life

Rucker was born in Edenbridge, Kent. Rucker is married with four children to Nicholas Wheeler. Their collective net worth was estimated at £427 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2020.[8] Together they live in Buckinghamshire and also own a chalet in Klosters, Switzerland, named Haus Alpina.[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/I_bGmFj_g1BcDCAd2fF5MJZ6WNs/appointments Belinda Christian Rucker
  2. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/no-nick-and-i-dont-lie-in-bed-comparing-turnovers-623czqzxf No, Nick and I don't lie in bed comparing turnovers
  3. News: A British Home Empire Aims to Colonize America. Paton. Elizabeth. 2017-06-12. The New York Times. 2018-02-15. en-US. 0362-4331.
  4. News: 5 Things to Know About the British Version of Martha Stewart. Dangoor. Louisa. 2017-06-15. The Observer. 2018-02-15. en-US.
  5. News: Rich List 2017: a record year for women. Watts. Robert. 2017-05-07. The Times. 2018-02-15. en. 0140-0460.
  6. Web site: Woman's Hour Power List, Woman's Hour – Chrissie Rucker MBE – BBC Radio 4. BBC. 2018-02-15.
  7. Web site: New Year's Honours list 2018: Husband and wife team with dazzling success record. 29 December 2017.
  8. News: Rich List 2020: profiles 304–399=, featuring Simon Cowell and Sir Elton John. The Sunday Times. en. 2020-09-03. 0140-0460.
  9. News: Klosters, Switzerland: inside the White Company's ski chalet. Lisa. Grainger. The Daily Telegraph. 18 January 2015. 21 March 2024.
  10. News: Discreet luxury in Klosters. Financial Times. 23 January 2015. 21 March 2024. subscription.

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