John Smith
Chairman at SHOE ZONE PLC
Net worth: 34 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
John Charles Pennington Smith is the founder of The Shoe Zone Trust.
He is currently the Executive Chairman & Chief Operating Officer at Shoe Zone Plc, the Interim-Executive Chairman at Shoe Zone Retail Ltd., the Director at Stead & Simpson Ltd., the Director at Shoefayre Ltd., the Director at Blindells Ltd., and the Director at Sheepy Magna Ltd.
He previously worked as a Director at Tyler Ltd.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from De Montfort University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SHOE ZONE PLC
25.82% | 29/09/2023 | 11,933,694 ( 25.82% ) | 34 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
John Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SHOE ZONE PLC | Chairman | 29/08/2019 |
| The Shoe Zone Trust | Founder | - |
Shoefayre Ltd.
 Shoefayre Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Shoefayre Ltd. sells footwear. The company sales Clarks, Hush Puppies, Lotus, Speedo, and Adidas branded footwear and apparel. Shoefayre was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in South Wigston, UK. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Blindells Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sheepy Magna Ltd.
 Sheepy Magna Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Sheepy Magna Ltd. is a private company that provides credit granting services. The company is based in Sheepy Magna, UK and was founded in 2014. | Director/Board Member | 25/03/2014 |
Shoe Zone Retail Ltd.
 Shoe Zone Retail Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Part of Shoe Zone Plc, Shoe Zone Retail Ltd. is a leading footwear retailer based in Leicester, UK. The British company sells men's, women's, and children's shoes, boots, and accessories at great low prices. Shoe Zone offers stylish footwear for the entire family, including the budget-friendly Buckle My Shoe range for kids and the Original Penguin styles. The private company is also committed to sustainability. Customers can enjoy free delivery when they shop at Shoe Zone. Founded in 1980, Anthony Edward Pennington Smith has been the CEO of the company since 1993. | Chairman | - |
Stead & Simpson Ltd.
 Stead & Simpson Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Stead & Simpson Ltd. manufactures and sells footwear. Its products include stylish and practical handbags and other accessories. The company was founded on April 4, 1936 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 16/04/2014 |
Former positions of John Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Tyler Ltd.
 Tyler Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Tyler Ltd. manufactured footwear. It sold a mixture of its own brands and branded footwear from other manufacturers. The company was founded on September 24, 1895 and headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of John Smith
| De Montfort University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| SHOE ZONE PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Stead & Simpson Ltd.
Stead & Simpson Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Stead & Simpson Ltd. manufactures and sells footwear. Its products include stylish and practical handbags and other accessories. The company was founded on April 4, 1936 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Shoefayre Ltd.
Shoefayre Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Shoefayre Ltd. sells footwear. The company sales Clarks, Hush Puppies, Lotus, Speedo, and Adidas branded footwear and apparel. Shoefayre was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in South Wigston, UK. | Distribution Services |
Tyler Ltd.
Tyler Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Tyler Ltd. manufactured footwear. It sold a mixture of its own brands and branded footwear from other manufacturers. The company was founded on September 24, 1895 and headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
| The Shoe Zone Trust | |
| Blindells Ltd. | |
Shoe Zone Retail Ltd.
Shoe Zone Retail Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Part of Shoe Zone Plc, Shoe Zone Retail Ltd. is a leading footwear retailer based in Leicester, UK. The British company sells men's, women's, and children's shoes, boots, and accessories at great low prices. Shoe Zone offers stylish footwear for the entire family, including the budget-friendly Buckle My Shoe range for kids and the Original Penguin styles. The private company is also committed to sustainability. Customers can enjoy free delivery when they shop at Shoe Zone. Founded in 1980, Anthony Edward Pennington Smith has been the CEO of the company since 1993. | Retail Trade |
Sheepy Magna Ltd.
Sheepy Magna Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Sheepy Magna Ltd. is a private company that provides credit granting services. The company is based in Sheepy Magna, UK and was founded in 2014. | Finance |
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