John Lewis
British businessman
About John Lewis
Born 1940. John Lewis is a British.
Sir John Henry James Lewis, OBE (born 1940) is a British businessman, solicitor and charity executive. He has been chairman of Photo-Me International since 2010 and the Attingham Trust since 1990.
Early life and education Born in 1940, Lewis is the son of Leonard Lewis, QC, and his wife Rita. He attended the independent boarding school Shrewsbury School and then University College London, graduating from the latter with a law degree. where Lewis was a consultant between 1995 and 2020.
Public and charitable service Lewis served on the British Tourist Authority's board in the 1990s. He was knighted in the 2019 New Year Honours for "services to the Arts and Philanthropy".
Donβt just read it β
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download Β· yours to keep Β· every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Lewis's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Lewis's
Frequently asked questions
Who is John Lewis?
British businessman
When was John Lewis born?
John Lewis was born on 12 July 1940.
What nationality is John Lewis?
John Lewis is British.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: John Lewis (businessman)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Lewis. https://biography.guide/john-lewis-1940/
MLA: "John Lewis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-lewis-1940/.
Chicago: "John Lewis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-lewis-1940/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 Β· Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC