Tim Parker is a successful British executive and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Samsonite International SA and HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
In his capacity as Chairman, Tim directs the Boards of several companies, ensuring they function in the best interest of their firms and that operations are managed efficiently.
He is also an Advisor at CVC Capital Partners, an investment advisory and private equity business, and at Monarch Capital Partners, a large-scale retail investor based in Europe.
Tim has held top leadership positions at numerous established companies throughout his career. He previously served as CEO at prominent luggage manufacturer and retailer Samsonite, as well as The AA, Kwik Fit, Clarks and Kenwood.
Most recently, Tim completed seven years as Chairman of the National Trust. During his tenure, the charity’s membership grew from 4.2 million to nearly 6 million at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, committing over £900 million to conservation projects.
Tim has served in non-executive directorship roles on the Boards of Legal & General, Compass...Tim Parker is a successful British executive and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Samsonite International SA and HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
In his capacity as Chairman, Tim directs the Boards of several companies, ensuring they function in the best interest of their firms and that operations are managed efficiently.
He is also an Advisor at CVC Capital Partners, an investment advisory and private equity business, and at Monarch Capital Partners, a large-scale retail investor based in Europe.
Tim has held top leadership positions at numerous established companies throughout his career. He previously served as CEO at prominent luggage manufacturer and retailer Samsonite, as well as The AA, Kwik Fit, Clarks and Kenwood.
Most recently, Tim completed seven years as Chairman of the National Trust. During his tenure, the charity’s membership grew from 4.2 million to nearly 6 million at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, committing over £900 million to conservation projects.
Tim has served in non-executive directorship roles on the Boards of Legal & General, Compass Group and Alliance Boots. He was also a member of the Boards of the Audit Commission and the South West Regional Development Agency, as well as Chairman of Nine Entertainment Co, Post Office Ltd and Transport for London.
Since 2009, he has owned and chaired British Pathé, a leading archive of newsreel footage that also includes culturally significant vintage documentaries and films.
Tim holds an MA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of Oxford, and a Master’s in Business Studies from London Business School.moreless
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is a charitable foundation for heritage preservation in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The AA is a leading motoring association offering driving lessons, loans, motoring advice, vehicle insurance, breakdown cover, road maps and other services. It was founded in 1905.
C. & J. Clark is a leading global shoe production and retail corporation specialising in comfortable footwear. The business trades as Clarks and was founded in England in 1852.
Kenwood is a prominent manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom. The business focuses on designing, producing and selling kitchen appliances such as blenders, kettles, toasters, food processors and stand mixers.
Thorn EMI
Assistant to Chairman
1981
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1989
Thorn EMI was a leading British corporation with interests in music, defence, consumer electronics and retail. The business was founded in 1979 when Thorn Electrical Industries merged with The EMI Group. The companies demerged in 1996.
Samsonite International SA is one of the world's leading luggage manufacturers and retailers. Founded in 1910, the company has expanded into the luxury and casual bag industry.
HM Courts & Tribunals Service is an exclusive bureau of the Ministry of Justice. The agency is accountable for the management of civil, family and criminal tribunals and courts in England and Wales.
Post Office Ltd is a retail corporation that offers a variety of products and services to the community, such as postage stamps and banking, through its national system of Post Office branches. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in the United Kingdom.
The Compass Group is a British food service company contracted by various sectors to provide fresh, high quality and innovative dining solutions. The business operates across 45 countries, providing clients with the full benefits of an outsourced dining experience.
Transport for London is a local government organisation responsible for the majority of transport systems in London. It runs several rail networks, including the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway.
Alliance Boots was one of the largest pharmaceutical wholesalers in the UK along with Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd. The company merged with Walgreens in 2014, becoming Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Legal & General is a financial services and asset management company based in the UK. Its product offerings include life insurance, mortgages, pensions, annuities and investment management.
Autobar
Non-Executive Chairman
Autobar was one of Europe's largest vending machine companies, supplying confectionary items to offices across the region.
Audit Commission
Board Member
London, UK
The Audit Commission was a statutory corporation that operated between April 1983 and March 2015 in the United Kingdom. The company’s purpose was to assign auditors to public bodies in England, oversee work and establish the requirements for auditors.
South West Regional Development Agency
Board Member
London, UK
The South West Regional Development Agency was a non-departmental public body that aimed to ensure a sustainable economy in South West England by unlocking the region’s business potential.
Tim was the leading investor in British Pathé from 2009 before becoming the organisation's Owner & Chairman. Pathé News created films and documentaries from 1910 to 1970 in the United Kingdom. Now known as British Pathé, the compilation of documentaries and movies is entirely digitised and available online.
