Jim McCarthy (businessman)
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Born
January 1956 (age 70)
James John McCarthy
January 1956 (age 70)
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
EducationSt Philip's Grammar School
OccupationBusinessman
TitleCEO, Poundland
Jim McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | James John McCarthy January 1956 (age 70) Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England |
| Education | St Philip's Grammar School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | CEO, Poundland |
| 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.
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]
