| Peter Shalson | |
| Nationality: | British |
| Education: | Hendon County School |
| Occupation: | Businessman |
| Spouse: | Polly Shalson (m. 2003) |
| Children: | 4 daughters |
Peter Shalson (born February 1957) is a British businessman.
Peter Shalson was born in February 1957.[1] He was educated at Hendon County School, and left at 16.[2]
Shalson made his first fortune in coat hangers and packaging materials.
In 2005 he owned 800 pubs, and had a net worth of £60 million.[3]
Shalson has three daughters from his first marriage, and one from his second.[3]
In 2003, he married for the third time, spending £5 million, hiring the Roundhouse in Camden for several weeks, and the musical entertainment was provided by Elton John (for £2 million) and Kool and the Gang.[3] [4]
Shalson lives in St John's Wood, London, and in 2011 received 200 hours' community service after he twice fired at a neighbour's burglar alarm with a shotgun, and then forced his way into the house and smashed it.[4]
Shalson has been "hugely active" with the Presidents Club charity.[2] He donated £1.5 million to the London Academy, a school in Edgware.[2]