David Hamid
Chairman at Music For Youth
Profile
David is a widely respected retailer with a successful career in UK retail.
Prior to joining MEP, David was the CEO of Halfords Group plc, the leading auto parts retailer in the UK.
At Halfords, David is credited with an 80% increase in the company’s operating profits in the two years prior to its June 2004 LSE flotation
Prior to Halfords, David served on the board of Dixons Group plc for five years.
During his 17 year tenure with Dixons, he spearheaded the company’s expansion into Europe and ran a number of the Group’s divisions including PC World.
David spent his early career with Alfred Dunhill, Imperial Foods and Sony.
David is currently Chairman of Nationwide Auto in the UK and on the Advisory Board of MVideo, one of Russia’s leading electrical retailers.
David Hamid active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
OpCapita LLP
 OpCapita LLP Investment ManagersFinance OpCapita LLP (OpCapita) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by John A. von Spreckelsen. The firm is headquartered in London. | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2006 |
| Music For Youth | Chairman | 01/01/2008 |
FP TopCo Ltd.
 FP TopCo Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of OpCapita LLP, FP TopCo Ltd. is a British company that provides betting services. The company is based in Liverpool, UK. FP TopCo was founded in 2017. | Director/Board Member | 26/06/2017 |
Former positions of David Hamid
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GAME DIGITAL PLC | Chairman | 10/01/2017 |
| IDEAL SHOPPING ORD 3P | Chairman | 01/01/2015 |
MFI Retail Ltd.
 MFI Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade MFI Retail Ltd. retails fitted furniture in the United Kingdom. It offers furniture for home offices, bedrooms, lounge and dining, kitchens, and bathrooms. The company also provides design, planning, and installation services. MFI Retail was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in London, UK | Chairman | 11/05/2012 |
Novus Leisure Ltd.
 Novus Leisure Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Novus Leisure Ltd. operates bars and clubs. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 01/01/2007 |
| HALFORDS GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 29/03/2005 |
Training of David Hamid
| University of Bradford | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS GROUP PLC | Retail Trade |
| M.VIDEO | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
The Game Group Plc
 The Game Group Plc Specialty StoresRetail Trade Game Group Plc is in liquidation process. It operates retail outlets specializing in retailing computer software and video games. The company provides consoles, handhelds, computer software and video games and peripherals. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Novus Leisure Ltd.
Novus Leisure Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Novus Leisure Ltd. operates bars and clubs. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd.
 Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd. operates as a TV shopping and online retailing company. It offers kitchen appliances and accessories, home cleaning and décor, garden tools, car care products, hand tools and body care products. The company was founded by Valerie Kaye and Paul Wright on December 15, 1980 and is headquartered in Peterborough, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Halfords Autocentres Ltd.
 Halfords Autocentres Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Halfords Autocentres Ltd. engages in the provision of car repairs and services. It specializes in MoT test, car service, brakes, repairs, batteries, and car care services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Redditch, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Game Retail Ltd.
 Game Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Game Retail Ltd. retails video games, gaming consoles, and accessories. Its products include games software and accessories for PlayStation, Nintendo Wii and DS, PlayStation Portable, PS Vita, Xbox, and personal computers. It also offers apparel, toys, action figures, and DVD films. The company was founded on November 7, 2011 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Sony Europe Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Sony Europe Ltd. (United Kingdom) Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Sony Europe Ltd. manufactures electronic goods. It makes TVs, cameras and other components that are sold in the UK and worldwide. It also sells consumer electronics including computers, PDAs, PlayStation gaming consoles, Walkman portable audio players and home theater systems. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Weybridge, the United Kingdom. | Electronic Technology |
PC World Business
 PC World Business Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Currys Plc, PC World Business is a British company that specializes in computers and computer peripheral equipment and software. The company is based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. | Distribution Services |
DSGi Plc
 DSGi Plc Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services DSGi PLC provides information technology products and services. The company is headquartered in Bury, the united Kingdom. | Technology Services |
OpCapita LLP
OpCapita LLP Investment ManagersFinance OpCapita LLP (OpCapita) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by John A. von Spreckelsen. The firm is headquartered in London. | Finance |
MFI Retail Ltd.
MFI Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade MFI Retail Ltd. retails fitted furniture in the United Kingdom. It offers furniture for home offices, bedrooms, lounge and dining, kitchens, and bathrooms. The company also provides design, planning, and installation services. MFI Retail was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in London, UK | Retail Trade |
| Music For Youth | |
GAME Digital Ltd.
 GAME Digital Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services GAME Digital Ltd. operates as a holding company, which engages in the sale of gaming and gaming lifestyle-related products and services. It operates through the Core Retail, and Event, Esports and Digital segments. Its products include hardware, console digital content like downloadable games, subscriptions, and digital currency top-ups; and non-console digital content like PC downloads, and mobile, casual, and social games. The company was founded by Terry Norris and Bev Ripley in 1991 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
FP TopCo Ltd.
FP TopCo Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of OpCapita LLP, FP TopCo Ltd. is a British company that provides betting services. The company is based in Liverpool, UK. FP TopCo was founded in 2017. | Consumer Services |
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