Malcolm Walker

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Businessman
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Manchester
gptkbp:awards Honorary_Doctorate_from_the_University_of_Chester
gptkbp:birthDate 1947-10-09
gptkbp:businessModel Discount retailing
gptkbp:challenges Market competition
Economic downturns
Changing consumer preferences
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:communityImpact Job creation
Support for local charities
Local sourcing
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Tesco
gptkb:Asda
gptkb:Sainsbury's
gptkbp:futurePlans Investment in technology
Focus on sustainability
Expansion_of_Iceland_Foods
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Deeside,_Wales
gptkbp:hobbies Golf
Reading
Travel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Malcolm Walker
gptkbp:industry Retail
gptkbp:influences Retail industry
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Walt_Disney
gptkbp:involved Community initiatives
gptkbp:knownFor Founder_of_Iceland_Foods
gptkbp:leadership Hands-on
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Iceland_Foods
gptkbp:mediaAppearances Documentaries about retail
Interviews on business channels
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:netWorth £100 million (2021)
gptkbp:occupation Entrepreneur
gptkbp:partnerships Various suppliers
gptkbp:philanthropy Various charitable causes
gptkbp:philosophy Customer service excellence
gptkbp:predecessor nan
gptkbp:products Frozen food
gptkbp:publicSpeaking Charity events
Business conferences
University lectures
gptkbp:releaseYear 1970
gptkbp:residence gptkb:North_Wales
gptkbp:socialMediaPresence Active on Instagram
Active on Twitter
Active on LinkedIn
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Wendy_Walker
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Richard_Walker
gptkbp:tactics Sustainability initiatives
Expansion into new markets
Product diversification
gptkbp:vision Affordable food for all
gptkbp:website iceland.co.uk
gptkbp:yearsActive 1970-present