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Paul Walsh
Chairman at
CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PLC
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Paul Steven Walsh (born 15 May 1955) is an English businessman. He was the chief executive of Diageo, the world's largest spirits group, for twelve years between 2000 and 2013.
Walsh was criticised in the press for what was seen as his excessive remuneration, but received admiration for his ability to build brands. He spent the majority of his career at Diageo and its precursor Grand Metropolitan. His most notable decision was the acquisition of the Seagram drinks company, which added Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky to Diageo's roster of brands.
Walsh's tenure in charge of Diageo closely mirrored his behaviour as head of the Pillsbury food business: selling off non-essential assets such as Burger King and aggressively marketing a select number of "core" brands. He was disciplined regarding prices paid for the acquisition of assets. Towards the end of his Diageo career, he increased the company's exposure to developing markets such as India and China.
In February 2014 Walsh became the non-executive chairman of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. His role as an advisor to Diageo will end in September 2014.
Early life
Walsh was born in Middleton, and raised in the former mill town of Chadderton, Lancashire, in the North West of England. The only child of Arthur and Anne Walsh, his father was a pipe fitter who later ran a small thermal engineering company, and his mother was a housewife. His great grandfather emigrated from Ireland, hence he bears the common Irish surname of Walsh. Walsh gained his pilot license, but failed the medical examination to fly fighter jets due to colour blindness. He did not enjoy accounting, but reasoned that the skill would provide a good gateway into business.< He moved to London to work for International Computers Limited, and later the American Eaton Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, which he says he learnt a "can-do attitude".
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Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FEDEX CORPORATION 0.01% | 28/09/2025 | 16,348 ( 0.01% ) | 7 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
| 30/12/2025 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 30/05/2026 |
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Paul Walsh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| FEDEX CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 31/12/1995 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PLC | Chairman | 31/12/2015 |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 13/01/2019 |
| VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 06/02/2023 |
Formula One Group
 Formula One Group Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Promotes FIA formula one world championship | Director/Board Member | - |
The Prime Minister's Business Advisory Group | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/06/2015 |
Myanmar Distillery Co. Ltd.
 Myanmar Distillery Co. Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures alcoholic beverages | Chairman | - |
The University of Reading
 The University of Reading Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
McLaren Group Ltd.
 McLaren Group Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures sports car products | Chairman | 17/03/2020 |
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Former positions of Paul Walsh
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77
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 45 |
|---|---|
General Mills, Inc.
 General Mills, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets consumer & pet food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
McDonald's Corp.
 McDonald's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises a food restaurant chain | Consumer Services |
Diageo Plc
 Diageo Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces, distributes and sells wine, beer and other beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
FedEx Corp.
 FedEx Corp. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides express couriers, freight transportation and related business services | Transportation |
Unilever Plc
 Unilever Plc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Provides fast moving consumer goods | Consumer Non-Durables |
HSBC Holdings Plc
 HSBC Holdings Plc Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company with interest in providing national banking services | Finance |
Centrica Plc
 Centrica Plc Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas and electricity to business & residential customers | Utilities |
Unilever NV
 Unilever NV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales grocery products | Distribution Services |
Compass Group Plc
 Compass Group Plc RestaurantsConsumer Services Provides food and support services | Consumer Services |
Ontex Group NV
 Ontex Group NV Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures disposable personal hygiene products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Chime Communications Ltd.
 Chime Communications Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising, public relations, sports and B2B marketing services | Commercial Services |
Grand Metropolitan Plc
 Grand Metropolitan Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Consumer goods manufacturer | Consumer Non-Durables |
Burger King Corp.
 Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
The Pillsbury Co. LLC
 The Pillsbury Co. LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates flour mills and manufactures breads, pizza crusts & snacks | Process Industries |
Telkom Kenya Ltd.
 Telkom Kenya Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
The University of Reading
The University of Reading Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Henley Management College
 Henley Management College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Manchester Metropolitan University
 Manchester Metropolitan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Unilever France SAS
 Unilever France SAS Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces a wide range of food, home and personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
United Spirits Ltd.
 United Spirits Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes spirits and beer | Consumer Non-Durables |
Simpsons Malt Ltd.
 Simpsons Malt Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and supplies beers and whiskies | Consumer Non-Durables |
Formula One Group
Formula One Group Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Promotes FIA formula one world championship | Commercial Services |
Avanti Communications Group Plc
 Avanti Communications Group Plc Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite communications services | Communications |
Grand Metropolitan, Inc. | |
InterContinental Hotels, Inc.
 InterContinental Hotels, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of InterContinental Hotels Group Plc, InterContinental Hotels, Inc. is a company based in IL. | Consumer Services |
The International Business Leaders Forum
 The International Business Leaders Forum Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides NGO services by companies, foundations and government agencies | Miscellaneous |
Grandmet Foods (UK) Ltd. | |
United Kingdom Department of Energy & Climate Change
 United Kingdom Department of Energy & Climate Change General GovernmentGovernment Ministerial office responsible for administering and regulating energy & providing information on climate change | Government |
Grandmet Ltd. | |
Business Council for Britain | |
The Scotch Whisky Association
 The Scotch Whisky Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes, protects and represents of the whisky industry | Commercial Services |
Grand Metropolitan Brewing Ltd. | |
The Prime Minister's Business Advisory Group | |
RM2 International SA
 RM2 International SA Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Designs and manufactures pallets | Non-Energy Minerals |
Myanmar Distillery Co. Ltd.
Myanmar Distillery Co. Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures alcoholic beverages | Distribution Services |
Pace Holdings Corp.
 Pace Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a development stage company | Finance |
UPL Corp. Ltd.
 UPL Corp. Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides agricultural solutions and services | Commercial Services |
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC
 Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners invests in companies located across the globe with a transaction size excess of USD 2 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of branded consumer products and services, business services and supply chain, fitness, wellness and healthy living, gaming and leisure, and hospitality, travel and tourism. It participates in buyout stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 25 - 250 million. | Finance |
TPG Pace Holdings Corp.
 TPG Pace Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
McLaren Holdings Ltd.
 McLaren Holdings Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures cars | Consumer Durables |
McLaren Group Ltd.
McLaren Group Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures sports car products | Consumer Durables |
Chime Group Holdings Ltd.
 Chime Group Holdings Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Engages in travel arrangement and reservation services | Consumer Services |
Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp.
 Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a special purpose acquisition company | Finance |
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.
 Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Operates wineries | Consumer Non-Durables |
CAYMAN CORP
 CAYMAN CORP Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates oil and gas wells | Energy Minerals |
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