Sir Charles Dunstone

London, UK

Chairman

TalkTalk

Biography

Sir Charles Dunstone is the Chairman of Dixons Carphone. He is the founder of Carphone Warehouse and has been Chairman since 28 January 2010. He was CEO of Old Carphone Warehouse from 1989-2010 where he led the growth of Carphone Warehouse both before and after its flotation on the London Stock Exchange in 2000 to become one of Europe’s largest independent telecommunications retailers. Sir Charles was also appointed chairman of TalkTalk in 2010. Sir Charles has been Chairman of The Prince’s Trust since 2009 and a member of its Council since 2000. He is also Chairman of Royal Museums Greenwich.

Sir Charles Dunstone’s Newsfeed

11 Sep 2017

The Prime Minister reappoints Sir Charles Dunstone to the Board of Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG)

Sir Charles Dunstone has been reappointed by the Prime Minister as a Trustee of RMG, for 4 years until 20 November 2021. Sir Charles is also Chair of RMG’s Board of Trustees.

05 Sep 2017

TalkTalk 'looking to exit mobile business to focus on broadband'

TalkTalk may be set to exit the mobile business by selling off its existing operations to another provider, according to a new report...This comes as part of a broader push by TalkTalk's new management team - led by Executive Chairman Sir Charles Dunstone and Chief Executive Tristia Harrison - to bring the company back to its roots as a provider of low-cost fixed-line broadband services.

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Sir Charles Dunstone’s Background

TalkTalk

Chairman

Jan 2002 - Present

TalkTalk Telecom Group plc is a company which provides pay television, telecommunications, Internet access and mobile network services to businesses and consumers in the United Kingdom.

Dixons Carphone

Chairman

Jan 1989 - May 2016

Founder and CEO of Old Carphone Warehouse from 1989 to 2010 and Chairman since 28 January 2010.

Other Business Interests

MOD Pizza

Investor

Sep 2015 - Present

London, UK

MOD is the original superfast pizza experience. A pioneering fast-casual concept with artisan-style pizzas and salads that areindividually sized, made on demand and ready in minutes.

Royal Museums Greenwich

Chairman

Nov 2013 - Present

London, UK

Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) comprises the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory and the Queen’s House. Together they work to illustrate the importance of the sea, ships, time and the stars, and their relationship with people.

Five Guys

Co-Owner

Jul 2013 - Present

London, UK

Nutmeg

Shareholder

Jan 2012 - Present

London, UK

Nutmeg is an online investment management service; building and managing intelligent portfolios, ISAs and Pensions with no hidden charges at a low fee.

Oakley Capital Limited

Investor

Feb 2011 - Present

London, UK

Oakley Capital, with headquarters in London, is a mid-market private equity investor with over €750m under management, investing primarily in Western Europe.

Jensen International Automotive

Shareholder

Jun 2010 - Present

London, UK

Jensen Interceptor specialists and home of the Interceptor R.

Funding Circle

Investor

Apr 2010 - Present

London, UK

Funding Circle is a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that allows investors to lend money to small and medium sized businesses.

The Prince's Trust Enterprise Fellowship

Chairman

Jan 2009 - Present

London, UK

A collective of UK’s leading entrepreneurs, working to enable The Prince's Trust to reach more young people by passing on their experience and expertise and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Allied Developments Limited

Shareholder and Director

Jan 2007 - Present

London, UK

Allied Developments create innovative and sought after properties, for commercial and residential developments, primarily near the south coast of England.

Clareville Capital

Non-Executive Director

Apr 2006 - Present

London, UK

Blue Marine Foundation

Ambassador

Mar 2005 - Present

London, UK

BLUE enables the creation of marine reserves & establishes models of sustainable fishing.

Get Connected

Chairman

Jan 2005 - Jun 2012

London, UK

Daily Mail and General Trust PLC

Non-Executive Director

Mar 2001 - Jan 2012

London, UK

Daily Mail and General Trust plc manages a multinational portfolio of companies with revenues of almost £2 billion. These companies provide a diverse range of businesses and consumers with information, analysis, insight, news and entertainment.

Independent Media Distribution Limited

Non-Executive Director

Jan 2002 - May 2011

London, UK

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