Peter Dubens
Peter Adam Daiches Dubens (born 1967[1]), is a British internet entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder of Oakley Capital and its associated group of companies.[2] He has earned a reputation for avoiding publicity.[3]
Early life and education
He attended Sussex House Preparatory School in Cadogan Square, Chelsea and then the Jewish Free School in Camden, North London.[4]
Career
Peter Dubens worked as a driver for Joe Lewis, Bahamas-based billionaire before becoming an entrepreneur in 1985 after the launch of his thermochromic t-shirt company (age 18).[5] He occupies director and board positions with Time Out, the Daisy Group plc, Global Licensing and KX Gym.[6][7] After his t-shirt business, which he sold to Coats Viyella Plc for GBP8 Million along with its 6 airport branches in 1990, Dubens became the Co-Founder of Global Inc Limited, a certified clothing supplier to UK leading retailers Marks and Spencers, C&A, and the Arcadia Group. Later that year, he became Co-founder of Global Accessories Limited (a UK distributor for Vans shoes and Eastpack bags).[8] In 2002, he set up a hedge fund manager, Oakley Capital.
Private life
Peter Dubens lives in a Chelsea mansion with three daughters: Isabella, Kezia and Molly