Properties (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Businessman
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gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Manchester
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gptkbp:awards |
Honorary_Doctorate_from_the_University_of_Chester
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gptkbp:birthDate |
1947-10-09
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gptkbp:businessModel |
Discount retailing
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gptkbp:challenges |
Market competition
Economic downturns Changing consumer preferences |
gptkbp:children |
3
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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
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gptkbp:hobbies |
Golf
Reading Travel |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Malcolm Walker
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gptkbp:industry |
Retail
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gptkbp:influences |
Retail industry
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gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Walt_Disney
|
gptkbp:involved |
Community initiatives
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gptkbp:knownFor |
Founder_of_Iceland_Foods
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gptkbp:leadership |
Hands-on
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gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Iceland_Foods
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gptkbp:mediaAppearances |
Documentaries about retail
Interviews on business channels |
gptkbp:nationality |
British
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gptkbp:netWorth |
£100 million (2021)
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gptkbp:occupation |
Entrepreneur
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gptkbp:partnerships |
Various suppliers
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gptkbp:philanthropy |
Various charitable causes
|
gptkbp:philosophy |
Customer service excellence
|
gptkbp:predecessor |
nan
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gptkbp:products |
Frozen food
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gptkbp:publicSpeaking |
Charity events
Business conferences University lectures |
gptkbp:releaseYear |
1970
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gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:North_Wales
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gptkbp:socialMediaPresence |
Active on Instagram
Active on Twitter Active on LinkedIn |
gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Wendy_Walker
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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
|