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Tom Singh

b. 1949

British businessman

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About Tom Singh

Born 1949. Tom Singh is a British businessperson.

Tom Singh (born August 1949) is a British-Indian businessman who is the founder of the New Look, a chain of high street fashion stores in the United Kingdom.

Early life Singh was born into a Sikh family, in Punjab, India who emigrated to England in 1950 when he was a baby. He was educated at Wellington School. He earned a degree in international politics and geography from the University of Wales in Aberystwyth.

Career In 1969, Singh founded the UK fashion retail chain New Look in Taunton, Somerset, starting with a loan from his parents of £5,000.

In 2019, his net worth was estimated at £340 million by The Sunday Times Rich List.

In June 2019, Singh announced his departure from New Look.

In 2020, Singh invested in Love the Sales, an online marketplace for discounted clothes.

Honours He was appointed an OBE in the New Year's Honours List December 2006.

Philanthropy He is also the principal of Rianta Philanthropy, an India-focused impact investing fund that operates the Artha Platform, an investor network.

Personal life He is married to Kuljit Kaur. He is the eldest brother of author and broadcaster Simon Singh.

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Important facts

Born
1949, Punjab
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Aberystwyth University, Wellington School, Wellington School, Somerset
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Tom Tar Singh

People in Tom Singh's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Tom Singh's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Singh?

British businessman

When was Tom Singh born?

Tom Singh was born in 1949 in Punjab.

What is Tom Singh's occupation?

Tom Singh is a businessperson.

What nationality is Tom Singh?

Tom Singh is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Singh

· Wikidata: Q7817592

· DBpedia: Tom Singh

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