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Citizenship
  
British

Occupation
  
CEO and owner, Timpson

Children
  
Edward Timpson

Education
  
Oundle

Alma mater
  
University of Nottingham

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Spouse
  
Alex Timpson (m. 1968–2016)

People also search for
  
Alex Timpson, Edward Timpson, Julia Timpson

John Timpson (born 1943) is a British businessman, the chief executive (CEO) and owner of Timpson, a UK shoe repair chain with 1325 shops. He has a weekly management column in The Daily Telegraph and has written several books about his management style. He was appointed a CBE in 2004 for services to the retail sector.

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Early life

John Timpson was born in 1943, and educated at Oundle School and Nottingham University.

Publications

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  • High Street Heroes: The Story Of British Retail In 50 People, Icon Books Ltd (2015)
  • Ask John: Straight-talking, common sense from the front line of management Paperback, Icon Books Ltd (2014)
  • Upside Down Management, John Wiley & Sons (2010)
  • How to Ride a Giraffe, Caspian Publishing Ltd (2008)
  • Dear James: Secrets of Success from a Management Maverick, Caspian Publishing Ltd (2000)

    • Personal life

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    Together with his wife Alex, who died on 5 January 2016, they had had three children, adopted two more, and fostered another 90.

    His youngest son, Edward Timpson, is MP for Crewe and Nantwich.

    Timpson is an avid Manchester City supporter.

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    References

    John Timpson (businessman) Wikipedia
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