Profile
Willard Gordon Galen Weston is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 7 different companies and holds the position of Chairman for Brown Thomas Group Ltd. and Chairman of Selfridges Group Ltd. He is also on the board of Selfridges & Co. Ltd., George Weston Ltd. (former Executive Chairman) and The Garfield Weston Foundation and Member of Order of Canada. He previously was Chairman at Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd., Chairman for Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Chairman of Loblaws, Inc. and President for The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. Willard Gordon Galen Weston received an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario.
Former positions of Willard Weston
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Brown Thomas Group Ltd.
 Brown Thomas Group Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Brown Thomas Group Ltd. operates departmental stores. It retails and distributes wide selection of beauty products, gift items, designers items such as clothing, bags, shoes for men and women. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Chairman | 2021-04-11 |
The Garfield Weston Foundation
 The Garfield Weston Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Garfield Weston Foundation provides grants for charitable organizations. It grants to organizations in the categories of arts, youth, community, religion, education, health, environment and welfare. The company was founded by Willard Garfield Weston in 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-11 |
Order of Canada
 Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-04-11 |
Wittington Investments Ltd.
 Wittington Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Wittington Investments Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in providing investment services. It invests in ABF group, other retail, real estate, hotels, and private equity companies. The firm processes and distributes food products. The company was incorporated on March 22, 1941 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-30 |
Selfridges & Co. Ltd.
 Selfridges & Co. Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Selfridges & Co. Ltd. owns and operates departmental stores. It offers men's and women's wear, beauty treatment, bridal and gift registry, personal shopping, and deli counters. The firm also retails its store products through its online store and mail orders. The company was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-30 |
Training of Willard Weston
| University of Western Ontario | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE | Finance |
| LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED | Retail Trade |
| GEORGE WESTON LIMITED | Retail Trade |
| ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Selfridges & Co. Ltd.
Selfridges & Co. Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Selfridges & Co. Ltd. owns and operates departmental stores. It offers men's and women's wear, beauty treatment, bridal and gift registry, personal shopping, and deli counters. The firm also retails its store products through its online store and mail orders. The company was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Wittington Investments Ltd.
Wittington Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Wittington Investments Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in providing investment services. It invests in ABF group, other retail, real estate, hotels, and private equity companies. The firm processes and distributes food products. The company was incorporated on March 22, 1941 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
The Garfield Weston Foundation
The Garfield Weston Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Garfield Weston Foundation provides grants for charitable organizations. It grants to organizations in the categories of arts, youth, community, religion, education, health, environment and welfare. The company was founded by Willard Garfield Weston in 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Brown Thomas Group Ltd.
Brown Thomas Group Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Brown Thomas Group Ltd. operates departmental stores. It retails and distributes wide selection of beauty products, gift items, designers items such as clothing, bags, shoes for men and women. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Retail Trade |
Order of Canada
Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du. | Commercial Services |
Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd.
 Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd. operates online store for clothing, accessories, and beauty products. Its brands include Chanel, La Prairie, La Mer, Valmont, Sisley-Paris, Chantecaille, and Creed. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered Toronto, Canada. | Retail Trade |
| The W. Garfield Weston Foundation | |
Loblaws, Inc.
 Loblaws, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Loblaws, Inc. operates supermarket stores. It offers cosmetics, fragrance and gifts, and hair care products. The firm has stores in Kanata, Kingston, Lindsay, London, Markham, Milton, and Mississauga. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Retail Trade |
Selfridges Group Ltd.
 Selfridges Group Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Selfridges Group Ltd. provides luxury shopping services. It operates a lifestyle store, department stores, and fashion and beauty stores in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway, Ireland; fashion and lifestyle stores in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, and Toronto, Canada; and department stores in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The company was founded by Galen G. Weston in 1971 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
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