Roger Saul
Roger John Saul (born July 1950) is a British businessman, the founder of the Mulberry fashion label.[1]
Roger Saul | |
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| Born | July 1950 (age 70) Lottisham, Somerset, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Wells Cathedral School Kingswood School |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | founder of the Mulberry fashion label |
| Spouse(s) | Monty |
| Children | 3 sons |
Early life and education
Roger John Saul was born in July 1950,[2] in Lottisham, Somerset.[3] His father worked for Clarks Shoes in Street, Somerset.[4] He was educated at Wells Cathedral School, followed by Kingswood School in Bath.[3]
Career
He won a scholarship to study business at Westminster College in London and worked as a trainee buyer for John Michael, the 1960s Carnaby Street fashion innovator.[3]
Saul founded Mulberry in 1971 with his mother Joan, but was ousted in 2002.[1]
Saul owns the 300-acre Sharpham Park estate organic farm and the Kilver Court shopping centre, in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.[1]
Sharpham Park produces 500 tonnes of organic spelt a year, and supplies Waitrose, Ocado and Whole Foods.[5]
Personal life
He is married to Monty, a former Dior model,[1][5] and they met at a Paris fashion show.[4] They have three sons together, William, Cameron, and Freddie.[3]
References
- Sibun, Jonathan. "Mulberry founder Roger Saul has a point to prove after being ousted from luxury fashion chain". Telegraph. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- "Roger John SAUL - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- "Roger Saul Biography". Kilver Court. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- "Roger Saul, founder of Mulberry, on selling his business and giving up wearables for edibles | Life and style". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- Saphora Smith (7 April 2016). "Why Mulberry's founder quit the fashion world to become a spelt farmer". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
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