Richard Bradbury
Richard Edward Bradbury CBE (born 4 February 1956), is a British retailer who was Chief Executive of River Island (2008–11),[1] the high street fashion brand founded by Bernard Lewis with worldwide annual sales in excess of US$1bn.[2]
Early life
Bradbury was born on 4 February 1956, the son of Albert and Lily Bradbury.[1] He grew up in Bedfordshire and was educated at Bedford Modern School and Luton Polytechnic.[1]
Career
Bradbury began his retailing career at Barnaby Rudge (1975–76) before becoming a merchandiser for Harry Fenton Menswear (1977–79).[1] After Harry Fenton he joined the Burton Group in 1979, initially as a merchandiser (1979–81) but later as a buyer becoming Buying Director (1986–89).[1]
In 1989 Bradbury joined River Island, the private high street fashion brand founded by Bernard Lewis, as Managing Director of Womenswear (1989–98), Group Managing Director (1998–2007) and finally Chief Executive (2008–11).[1] At the time he was the only non-family member to hold a senior post at the company.[3] When Bradbury left the business he was reputedly paid £15m.[4]
Bradbury was made CBE in 2008[1] for services to the retail industry.[5] He is currently a non-executive director of Boden.[1]
Charitable work
Bradbury has been a Patron of Scope since 2012 and is Chairman of the Appeal Board.[1] He worked with the NHS on its Patient Revolution Initiative in 2012 and was awarded a Beacon Fellowship for Pioneering Philanthropy in 2013.[1][6]
Family life
Bradbury married Susan Price in 1981 and they have two daughters.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Who’s Who 2014. Published by A&C Black Limited
- ↑ UK Companies House
- ↑ The Observer, 19 August 2007
- ↑ The Telegraph, 13 November 2011
- ↑ The Gazette, 29 December 2007
- ↑ Beacon Awards