David Thompson (British businessman)

David Brian Thompson CBE (4 April 1936 – 4 January 2021)[1] was the co-founder of Hillsdown Holdings, one of the United Kingdom's largest food businesses.

Career

Having initially worked as a meat trader at Smithfield Market, David Thompson helped his father to float his meat wholesaling business in 1966.[2] He co-founded Hillsdown Holdings in 1975[3] and then, in 1989, sold his stake in the business for £500m.[4]

He acquired the Cheveley Park Stud near Newmarket:[3] famous horses coming from Cheveley include Party Politics, the 1992 Grand National winner, owned by Patricia, his wife.[3] He was also an investor in Queens Park Rangers Football Club.[5] David Thompson lived in North London.[6]

Family

David Thompson was married to Patricia Thompson and together they had one son, Richard Thompson, and two daughters.[3]

Together with his wife, Thompson was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to charity.[7]

References
  1. Burton, Scott (4 January 2021). "Cheveley Park Stud owner David Thompson dies at the age of 84". Racing Post. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  2. QPR match then some retail therapy Daily Telegraph, 25 January 2003
  3. "David Thompson at NTL". Archived from the original on 2008-12-02. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
  4. Merciful release in Hillsdown bid hint Guardian, 14 May 1999
  5. Hillsdown hits all time low on profit fears Independent, 21 August 1992
  6. London postcode, swanky country style The Telegraph, 22 November 2003
  7. "No. 63135". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 October 2020. p. B10.


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