David Felwick

David Leonard Felwick CBE (born 9 November 1944) is a British businessman who was the Managing Director of Waitrose from 1991 to 2002, and the Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership between 2002 and 2004.^[1]

Early life and education

Felwick was born on 9 November 1944, the son of Leonard Felwick and Mary J. Felwick (née Rolling).^[1] After completing his secondary education at Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth, he trained at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.^[1] He served with the RAF for twenty years, from 1962 to 1982, reaching the rank of Wing Commander.^[1]

Career

In 1982, Felwick began his business career with the John Lewis Partnership. Between 1985 and 1987, he was the Managing Director of the John Lewis store in Welwyn, before becoming the Director of Selling of Waitrose Ltd. In 1991, he was promoted to the positions of Managing Director of Waitrose and Director of Trading (Food) for JLP.^[1] He remained in these posts until 2002, when he was succeeded by Steven Esom and Angela Megson respectively.^[1][2] Under his Directorship, Waitrose's turnover had doubled and the number of stores increased by 46.^[2] From 11 March 2002, he then served as the Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership for two years.^[1][2] During this time, he was also the Chairman of the British Retail Consortium.^[2] In January 2012, Felwick joined the board of directors at Plymouth Argyle Football Club.^[3]

Honours and awards

2004 (January) - appointed a Commander (CBE) of the Order of the British Empire^[1]

Personal life

Felwick lives in Wallingford with his wife Lynne Margaret (née Yeardley), whom he married in 1970. They have two sons.^[1]

He enjoys skiing and playing tennis and golf.^[1]

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