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Ajay Kavan
Director/Board Member at
DUNELM GROUP PLC
Net worth: 153 545 $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Ajay Kavan is Deputy Chairman at In Kind Direct since 2012.
Mr. Kavan is Non-Executive Director at Dunelm Group Plc since 2024.
Mr. Kavan is Senior Advisor at KKR Group Co., Inc. since 2021.
Mr. Kavan is Advisor at Piper PE LLP since 2021.
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer at Matchesfashion Ltd. from 2020 to 2021, Multi-Channel Director-B&Q/e-Kingfisher at Kingfisher plc from 2000 to 2003, Director-Marketing & Strategy at Homebase Group (2000) Ltd. from 2004 to 2011, and Vice President at Amazon.com, Inc. from 2011 to 2020.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from PSG College of Technology in 1991 and an MBA from Manchester Business School in 1993.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DUNELM GROUP PLC 0.01% | 2026-05-10 | 14,709 ( 0.01% ) | 153 545 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Ajay Kavan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DUNELM GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2024-02-29 |
In Kind Direct
 In Kind Direct Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes consumer goods | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
KKR Group Co., Inc.
 KKR Group Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides private equity, infrastructure and real estate investment & provides asset management services | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-04-30 |
Piper PE LLP
 Piper PE LLP Investment ManagersFinance Piper is an active, value-added manager which invests in high growth, small- to middle-market companies headquartered and with the majority of their operations in the UK in the retail, leisure, consumer products and consumer services sectors. The firm seeks to invest GBP 5- GBP25 million in consumer branded businesses that have: talented management who are passionate about their brand and have the skills to grow the business; evidence of growing customer demand for their products or services; large or growing markets; achieved brand recognition by consumers and a clear business model with proven competitive advantages and growth potential. Piper participates in MBO, MBI and BIMBO transactions, seeking control or minority positions in their investee companies. They partner with management teams through non-executive roles to provide support and guidance on key strategic, managerial and financial decisions, leveraging the firm's experience as brand builders. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-06-30 |
Former positions of Ajay Kavan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Matchesfashion Ltd.
 Matchesfashion Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails clothing, footwear, bags and accessories through online & store | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-03-01 |
| AMAZON.COM, INC. | President | 2020-02-29 |
Homebase Group (2000) Ltd.
 Homebase Group (2000) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Sales & Marketing | 2010-12-31 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-02-28 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Amazon.com, Inc.
 Amazon.com, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Provides online retail shopping services | Retail Trade |
Dunelm Group Plc
 Dunelm Group Plc Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails home wares products | Retail Trade |
Kingfisher plc
 Kingfisher plc Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Operates and manages retail chains | Retail Trade |
Piper PE LLP
Piper PE LLP Investment ManagersFinance Piper is an active, value-added manager which invests in high growth, small- to middle-market companies headquartered and with the majority of their operations in the UK in the retail, leisure, consumer products and consumer services sectors. The firm seeks to invest GBP 5- GBP25 million in consumer branded businesses that have: talented management who are passionate about their brand and have the skills to grow the business; evidence of growing customer demand for their products or services; large or growing markets; achieved brand recognition by consumers and a clear business model with proven competitive advantages and growth potential. Piper participates in MBO, MBI and BIMBO transactions, seeking control or minority positions in their investee companies. They partner with management teams through non-executive roles to provide support and guidance on key strategic, managerial and financial decisions, leveraging the firm's experience as brand builders. | Finance |
Homebase Group (2000) Ltd.
Homebase Group (2000) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
PSG College of Technology
 PSG College of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
KKR Group Co., Inc.
KKR Group Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides private equity, infrastructure and real estate investment & provides asset management services | Finance |
Manchester Business School
 Manchester Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
In Kind Direct
In Kind Direct Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes consumer goods | Distribution Services |
Matchesfashion Ltd.
Matchesfashion Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails clothing, footwear, bags and accessories through online & store | Retail Trade |
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