Paul Walsh
Chairman at CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PLC
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-02-28
Profile
Paul Steven Walsh (born 15 May 1955) is an English businessman. He was the chief executive of Diageo, the world's largest spirits group, for twelve years between 2000 and 2013.
Walsh was criticised in the press for what was seen as his excessive remuneration, but received admiration for his ability to build brands. He spent the majority of his career at Diageo and its precursor Grand Metropolitan. His most notable decision was the acquisition of the Seagram drinks company, which added Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky to Diageo's roster of brands.
Walsh's tenure in charge of Diageo closely mirrored his behaviour as head of the Pillsbury food business: selling off non-essential assets such as Burger King and aggressively marketing a select number of "core" brands. He was disciplined regarding prices paid for the acquisition of assets. Towards the end of his Diageo career, he increased the company's exposure to developing markets such as India and China.
In February 2014 Walsh became the non-executive chairman of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. His role as an advisor to Diageo will end in September 2014.
Early life
Walsh was born in Middleton, and raised in the former mill town of Chadderton, Lancashire, in the North West of England. The only child of Arthur and Anne Walsh, his father was a pipe fitter who later ran a small thermal engineering company, and his mother was a housewife. His great grandfather emigrated from Ireland, hence he bears the common Irish surname of Walsh. Walsh gained his pilot license, but failed the medical examination to fly fighter jets due to colour blindness. He did not enjoy accounting, but reasoned that the skill would provide a good gateway into business.< He moved to London to work for International Computers Limited, and later the American Eaton Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, which he says he learnt a "can-do attitude".
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Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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FEDEX CORPORATION
0.01% | 2023-09-21 | 14,745 ( 0.01% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-02-28 |
VINTAGE WINE ESTATES INC
1.30% | 2023-12-06 | 775,151 ( 1.30% ) | 367 422 $ | 2024-02-28 |
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Paul Walsh active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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FEDEX CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 1995-12-31 |
CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PLC | Chairman | 2015-12-31 |
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2019-01-13 |
VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-02-06 |
Chime Group Holdings Ltd.
Chime Group Holdings Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chime Group Holdings Ltd. engages in travel arrangement and reservation services. The company was founded on July 24, 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
McLaren Holdings Ltd.
McLaren Holdings Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables McLaren Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufacture cars. The company was founded on May 5, 2017 and is headquartered in Woking, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-13 |
UPL Corp. Ltd.
UPL Corp. Ltd. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries UPL Corp. Ltd. engages in the manufacture and marketing of crop protection chemicals. It also produces specialty chemicals and seeds. The firm also provides management and financial support to its group companies, and engages in international trading. The company was founded on July 30, 1993 and is headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius. | Director/Board Member | - |
The University of Reading | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Formula One Group
Formula One Group Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Formula One Group promotes FIA formula one world championship. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Paul Walsh
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Training of Paul Walsh
Manchester Metropolitan University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 11 |
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GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
DIAGEO PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
FEDEX CORPORATION | Transportation |
UNILEVER PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | Finance |
CENTRICA PLC | Utilities |
COMPASS GROUP PLC | Consumer Services |
ONTEX GROUP NV | Consumer Non-Durables |
UNITED SPIRITS LIMITED | Consumer Non-Durables |
VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Private companies | 29 |
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Unilever NV
Unilever NV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Unilever NV engages in the production and marketing of consumer goods in the nutrition, hygiene, and personal care categories. It operates through the following segments: Beauty and Personal Care, Foods and Refreshment, and Home Care. The Beauty and Personal Care segment covers the sales of skin and hair care products, deodorants and oral care products. The Foods and Refreshment segment includes the sales of soups, bouillons, sauces, snacks, mayonnaise, salad dressings, margarines and spreads. The Home Care segment is in charge of the sales of home care products such as powders, liquids and capsules, soap bars, and a wide range of cleaning products. The company was founded on November 9, 1927 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. | Distribution Services |
Chime Communications Ltd.
Chime Communications Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chime Communications Ltd. engages in the provision of public relations, marketing, and event management consultancy services. It offers broadcast, design, rights sales, athlete management, sponsorship and partnership, and strategic consulting. The company was founded on January 29, 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Grand Metropolitan Plc | Consumer Non-Durables |
Burger King Corp.
Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Consumer Services |
The Pillsbury Co. LLC
The Pillsbury Co. LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Process Industries |
Telkom Kenya Ltd.
Telkom Kenya Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Telkom Kenya Ltd. operates as a telecommunications operator company. It provides data services and network facilities for residential and business customers. The firm services include mobile prepaid, post pain, wireless communication, international calls, internet on mobile, landline voice services, landline internet services, wireless broadband, and d-link wireless router. The company was founded in April 1999 and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. | Communications |
Unilever France SAS
Unilever France SAS Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Unilever France SAS engages in the production and marketing of food, personal, and consumer goods. It offers pastry, desserts, pasta, food, drinks, personal care products, housekeeping items, cleaning goods, fruits, flowers, herbes, mouthwash, toothpaste, and perfumes. The company is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Simpsons Malt Ltd.
Simpsons Malt Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Simpsons Malt Ltd. engages in the manufacture of malts. Its malts include base malt, highly kilned malt, distilling malt, crystal malt, roasted malts and grains, and extra special malt and grains. The company was founded by James Parker Simpson in 1866 and is headquartered in Berwick -Upon- Tweed, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Formula One Group
Formula One Group Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Formula One Group promotes FIA formula one world championship. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Avanti Communications Group Plc
Avanti Communications Group Plc Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Avanti Communications Group Plc engages in the provision of satellite communications and broadband services to business, institutional and residential customers. It specializes in traditional fixed-line and mobile networks and other related services. The company was founded on March 3, 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Communications |
Grand Metropolitan, Inc. | |
InterContinental Hotels, Inc.
InterContinental Hotels, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of InterContinental Hotels Group Plc, InterContinental Hotels, Inc. is an American company. | Consumer Services |
The International Business Leaders Forum
The International Business Leaders Forum Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) is a global non-profit organization that works with businesses, governments, and civil society to promote sustainable economic growth and development. The IBLF is based in London, UK, and has a network of partners and affiliates around the world. The organization focuses on issues such as corporate responsibility, good governance, and inclusive business practices. Through its programs and initiatives, the IBLF aims to create positive social and environmental impact while also driving business success. | Miscellaneous |
Grandmet Foods (UK) Ltd. | |
United Kingdom Department of Energy & Climate Change | Government |
Grandmet Ltd. | |
Business Council for Britain | |
The Scotch Whisky Association
The Scotch Whisky Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Scotch Whisky Association promotes, protects, and represents the whisky industry. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded in 1912. Mark Kent has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Commercial Services |
The Prime Minister's Business Advisory Group | |
RM2 International SA
RM2 International SA Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals RM2 International SA manufactures, supplies, and develops of pallets. It offers asset and logistics management; rental programs; and supply chain auditing and consulting. The company was founded on October 23, 2007 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Myanmar Distillery Co. Ltd.
Myanmar Distillery Co. Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Myanmar Distillery Co. Ltd. manufactures alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Yangon, Myanmar. | Distribution Services |
Pace Holdings Corp.
Pace Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Pace Holdings Corp. operates as a development stage company. It engagesin the merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on June 3, 2015 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Finance |
Grand Metropolitan Brewing Ltd. | |
Chime Group Holdings Ltd.
Chime Group Holdings Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chime Group Holdings Ltd. engages in travel arrangement and reservation services. The company was founded on July 24, 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
TPG Pace Holdings Corp.
TPG Pace Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance TPG Pace Holdings Corp. is a blank check company, which does not have any business operations. The company is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. TPG Pace Holdings was founded on February 14, 2017 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Finance |
Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp.
Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company, which engages in the acquisition of one or more businesses or assets. The company was founded by Robert L. Berner III and Mark William Bruce Harms on July 8, 2019 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
McLaren Holdings Ltd.
McLaren Holdings Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables McLaren Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufacture cars. The company was founded on May 5, 2017 and is headquartered in Woking, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Durables |
UPL Corp. Ltd.
UPL Corp. Ltd. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries UPL Corp. Ltd. engages in the manufacture and marketing of crop protection chemicals. It also produces specialty chemicals and seeds. The firm also provides management and financial support to its group companies, and engages in international trading. The company was founded on July 30, 1993 and is headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius. | Process Industries |
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners LLC (Bespoke Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Rob Berner and Mark Harms. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with an additional offices in the United States. | Finance |