Jim McCarthy (businessman) explained

Jim McCarthy
Birth Name:James John McCarthy
Birth Place:Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Education:St Philip's Grammar School
Occupation:Businessman
Term:2006–2016
Spouse:Rosie
Children:two

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

Early life

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

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

Personal life

He and his wife Rosie have two sons.

Notes and References

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