AJAY Kavan
Director/Board Member at DUNELM GROUP PLC
Profile
AJAY Kavan is currently the Deputy Chairman at In Kind Direct, a Non-Executive Director at Dunelm Group Plc, an Advisor at Piper PE LLP, and a Senior Advisor at KKR Group Co., Inc. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at Matchesfashion Ltd.
from 2020 to 2021.
He also held the position of Multi-Channel Director-B&Q/e-Kingfisher at Kingfisher plc from 2000 to 2003.
Mr. Kavan was a Director of Marketing & Strategy at Homebase Group (2000) Ltd.
Additionally, he worked at Amazon.com, Inc. as a Vice President from 2011 to 2020.
Mr. Kavan completed his undergraduate degree at PSG College of Technology in 1991 and obtained an MBA from Manchester Business School in 1993.
AJAY Kavan active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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DUNELM GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 29/02/2024 |
In Kind Direct
In Kind Direct Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services In Kind Direct distributes consumer goods. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2011 |
KKR Group Co., Inc.
KKR Group Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance KKR Group Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment and private equity asset management services. The firm manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and hedge funds. It operates through the Asset Management and Insurance segments. The Asset Management segment includes investment management and other services to funds, vehicles, collateral loan obligations, managed accounts and portfolio companies, and transaction-specific income from capital markets transactions. The Insurance segment offers retirement and life insurance services which provide a suite of protection, legacy and savings products to customers and reinsurance solutions to clients across individual and institutional markets. The company was founded by Henry R. Kravis and George R. Roberts in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consultant / Advisor | 30/04/2021 |
Piper PE LLP
Piper PE LLP Investment ManagersFinance Piper PE LLP (Piper) is an independent UK specialist private equity firm which was founded by Crispin Tweddell in 1986 as strategic brand consultants working with UK retail and leisure companies. Located in London, Piper focuses on investments in consumer brands with strong growth potential, working in partnership with management teams to build well-run, industry-leading companies with superior operating results and attractive growth prospects. | Consultant / Advisor | 31/12/2020 |
Former positions of AJAY Kavan
Companies | Position | End |
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Matchesfashion Ltd.
Matchesfashion Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Matchesfashion Ltd. provides online services for the sale of clothing, accessories and other items. Its products include shoes, bags, accessories, outerwear, jackets, suits, shirts, knitwear, tops, trousers, jeans, beachwear, shorts, jeweler, jeans and skirts. The company was founded in 1990 by Tom Chapman and Ruth Chapman and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/2021 |
AMAZON.COM, INC. | President | 29/02/2020 |
KINGFISHER PLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 28/02/2003 |
Homebase Group (2000) Ltd.
Homebase Group (2000) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Homebase Group (2000) Ltd. was operated as an investment holding company. The company was founded on November 12, 1979 and was headquartered in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of AJAY Kavan
PSG College of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
Manchester Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 3 |
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AMAZON.COM, INC. | Retail Trade |
KINGFISHER PLC | Retail Trade |
DUNELM GROUP PLC | Retail Trade |
Private companies | 5 |
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Homebase Group (2000) Ltd.
Homebase Group (2000) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Homebase Group (2000) Ltd. was operated as an investment holding company. The company was founded on November 12, 1979 and was headquartered in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
In Kind Direct
In Kind Direct Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services In Kind Direct distributes consumer goods. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Matchesfashion Ltd.
Matchesfashion Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Matchesfashion Ltd. provides online services for the sale of clothing, accessories and other items. Its products include shoes, bags, accessories, outerwear, jackets, suits, shirts, knitwear, tops, trousers, jeans, beachwear, shorts, jeweler, jeans and skirts. The company was founded in 1990 by Tom Chapman and Ruth Chapman and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
KKR Group Co., Inc.
KKR Group Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance KKR Group Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment and private equity asset management services. The firm manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and hedge funds. It operates through the Asset Management and Insurance segments. The Asset Management segment includes investment management and other services to funds, vehicles, collateral loan obligations, managed accounts and portfolio companies, and transaction-specific income from capital markets transactions. The Insurance segment offers retirement and life insurance services which provide a suite of protection, legacy and savings products to customers and reinsurance solutions to clients across individual and institutional markets. The company was founded by Henry R. Kravis and George R. Roberts in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Piper PE LLP
Piper PE LLP Investment ManagersFinance Piper PE LLP (Piper) is an independent UK specialist private equity firm which was founded by Crispin Tweddell in 1986 as strategic brand consultants working with UK retail and leisure companies. Located in London, Piper focuses on investments in consumer brands with strong growth potential, working in partnership with management teams to build well-run, industry-leading companies with superior operating results and attractive growth prospects. | Finance |
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