Stephen Johnson
Chairman at DFS FURNITURE PLC
Net worth: 102 819 $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Stephen Richard Johnson is currently the Non-Executive Chairman at DFS Furniture Plc since 2018 and the Chairman at Missouri Topco Ltd.
since 2020.
Previously, he held positions such as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Woolworths Group Plc from 2008 to 2009, Chief Executive Officer at Focus (DIY) Ltd.
from 2003 to 2007, Executive Chairman at Matalan Ltd.
from 2020 to 2022, and Executive Chairman at Night Realisations Plc from 2011 to 2012.
He also served as the Director-Sales & Marketing at GUS Plc from 2000 to 2002 and as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Big Yellow Group Plc from 2010 to 2020.
Additionally, he was the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Lenta International PJSC from 2010 to 2022.
Mr. Johnson has a background in finance and marketing, having worked as the Commercial Finance Director at Asda Plc from 1993 to 2000 and as a Principal at Bain & Co., Inc. from 1987 to 1992.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Cambridge in 1986 and completed his graduate studies at the same institution.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DFS FURNITURE PLC
0.03% | 2023-09-20 | 70,666 ( 0.03% ) | 102 819 $ | 2024-04-29 |
Stephen Johnson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DFS FURNITURE PLC | Chairman | 2022-11-03 |
Missouri Topco Ltd.
 Missouri Topco Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Missouri Topco Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in selling clothing and home wares. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2020-07-14 |
Former positions of Stephen Johnson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Matalan Ltd.
 Matalan Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Matalan Ltd. retails clothing and homeware products. It offers a selection of ladies', men's and children's clothing, accessories and footwear. The firm's brands include SportingPro and from designers like Jeff Banks, Calvin Klein, Farah. It also offers suitcase and luggage, and various homeware for outdoor and garden, bedroom, living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. The company was founded by John Jason Hargreaves on August 13, 1981 and is headquartered in Knowsley, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2022-07-25 |
| LENTA | Chairman | - |
| BIG YELLOW GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Poundworld Retail Ltd.
 Poundworld Retail Ltd. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Poundworld Retail Ltd. owns and operates an online shopping website. It offers groceries, snacks, drinks, sweets and chocolates, cleaning products, toiletries, first aid and medical, electrical, car care, house and home, hair accessories, party, stationery, toys and games, pet care, textiles and travel products. The company was founded by Christopher Edwards Sr. in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
Poundworld Bidco Ltd.
 Poundworld Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Poundworld Bidco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2015. The private company is based in London, UK. The company's main function is to hold investments. | Chairman | 2018-09-30 |
Training of Stephen Johnson
| University of Cambridge | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| LENTA | Retail Trade |
| BIG YELLOW GROUP PLC | Finance |
| DFS FURNITURE PLC | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Focus (DIY) Ltd.
 Focus (DIY) Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Focus (DIY) Ltd. is one of the leading DIY and Gardening retailers in the UK. Operating over 175 stores throughout England, Scotland and Wales they aim to be the store of choice and convenience for DIY and gardening products to consumers seeking to undertake light home improvement and maintenance projects. Offering a broad range of own brand and branded products to decorate and enhance your home and garden as well as the tools to carry out the projects from paint, wallpaper, bathrooms and kitchens to power tools, building materials, plants and lawnmowers. They have a loyal base of customers looking for choice and convenience at competitive prices and offer further savings to our over 60's and home mover customers. | Distribution Services |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Unipart Group Ltd.
 Unipart Group Ltd. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Unipart Group Ltd. engages in the provision of logistics, automotive, and consulting services. Its divisions include rail, manufacturing, expert practices, international, and auto parts. The company was founded by John Mitchell Neill on January 8,1957 and is headquartered in Cowley, the United Kingdom. | Producer Manufacturing |
GUS Plc
 GUS Plc Department StoresRetail Trade GUS Plc used to retail consumer goods. It had offered furniture's, radios, televisions and other electronics and family clothing stores. It also used to provide electronic shopping and mail-order houses, computer systems design services and direct mail advertising. The company was founded by Abraham and George Rose in 1900 and is headquartered in London, UK. | Retail Trade |
Poundworld Retail Ltd.
Poundworld Retail Ltd. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Poundworld Retail Ltd. owns and operates an online shopping website. It offers groceries, snacks, drinks, sweets and chocolates, cleaning products, toiletries, first aid and medical, electrical, car care, house and home, hair accessories, party, stationery, toys and games, pet care, textiles and travel products. The company was founded by Christopher Edwards Sr. in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Poundworld Bidco Ltd.
Poundworld Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Poundworld Bidco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2015. The private company is based in London, UK. The company's main function is to hold investments. | Finance |
Woolworths Group Plc
 Woolworths Group Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Woolworths Group is one of the largest non-food retail chains in the UK. It operates through two divisions: Woolworths and Entertainment. Woolworths Group is primarily involved in the sale of home, family and entertainment products in the UK | Retail Trade |
Asda Plc
 Asda Plc Food DistributorsDistribution Services Asda Plc is a British retail company that offers a variety of products including groceries, food, drinks, clothing, and health and beauty products. The private company is based in London, UK. | Distribution Services |
Night Realisations Plc
 Night Realisations Plc Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Night Realisations Plc manufactures and retails beds & mattresses. Its products include beds, duvets, divans, sofa sets, wooden headboards and bedding accessories. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in High Wycombe, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Durables |
Missouri Topco Ltd.
Missouri Topco Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Missouri Topco Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in selling clothing and home wares. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Matalan Ltd.
Matalan Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Matalan Ltd. retails clothing and homeware products. It offers a selection of ladies', men's and children's clothing, accessories and footwear. The firm's brands include SportingPro and from designers like Jeff Banks, Calvin Klein, Farah. It also offers suitcase and luggage, and various homeware for outdoor and garden, bedroom, living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. The company was founded by John Jason Hargreaves on August 13, 1981 and is headquartered in Knowsley, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
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