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Charles Dunstone
Founder at
Freston Ventures Investments LLP
Profile
Founder of 5 different companies, including: The Carphone Warehouse Group Plc, TalkTalk Telecom Group Plc and The Carphone Warehouse Ltd. Charles William Dunstone is a British entrepreneur and businessperson who has been the head of 12 different companies and is Executive Chairman of TalkTalk Telecom Group Plc (which he founded in 2002), Executive Chairman at TalkTalk Business Direct Ltd. (which he founded in 1995) (a subsidiary of TalkTalk Telecom Group Plc), Chairman at Jensen International Automotive Ltd., Chairman at Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation, Chairman of Land Rover BAR, Director General at Allied Development Ltd. and Senior Advisor at The Carphone Warehouse Ltd. (which he founded in 1989). Charles William Dunstone is also on the board of 13 other companies. In the past Sir Dunstone occupied the position of Chairman of YouView TV Ltd., Chairman of Dixons Carphone Plc, Non-Executive Director at IMD Media Ltd., Chief Executive Officer at The Carphone Warehouse Group Plc (he founded the company in 2009), Director-Scotland at Halifax Ltd., Chairman at The Prince's Trust and Director at The Carphone Warehouse UK Ltd.
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Charles Dunstone active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Allied Development Ltd. | President | 2004-12-31 |
Fulwood Academy
 Fulwood Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates coeducational secondary schools | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
Jensen International Automotive Ltd. | Chairman | 2009-12-31 |
Sc Melbourne Street Management Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Liberty Living (LQ2 Newcastle) Ltd.
 Liberty Living (LQ2 Newcastle) Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Constructs industrial buildings | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Hamilton Trust | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Macintosh Village Car Park (Management) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
Liberty Park (Bristol) Ltd.
 Liberty Park (Bristol) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides residential property management services | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Freston Ventures Investments LLP
 Freston Ventures Investments LLP Investment ManagersFinance Freston Ventures invests in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries, It participates in early and growth stage capital requirements. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 35 |
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Mobile TeleSystems PJSC
 Mobile TeleSystems PJSC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless telecommunications services | Communications |
YouView TV Ltd.
 YouView TV Ltd. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides open Internet-connected television services | Consumer Services |
HBOS Plc
 HBOS Plc Major BanksFinance Provides retail & commercial banking, mortgages, insurance and investment services | Finance |
Daily Mail & General Trust Plc
 Daily Mail & General Trust Plc Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Functions as a holding company with interest in publishing newspapers and operating of media platforms | Consumer Services |
The Carphone Warehouse Group Plc /Old/
 The Carphone Warehouse Group Plc /Old/ Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates mobile telephone retail stores and provides mobile telecommunication services | Retail Trade |
Halifax Ltd.
 Halifax Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a mobile app that provides mortgage and banking services | Technology Services |
IMD Media Ltd.
 IMD Media Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides periodical publishing and advertising material distribution services | Consumer Services |
Clareville Capital Partners LLP
 Clareville Capital Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance CCP's investment style is active and relies on the use of alternative strategies, mainly long/short equity. The firm manages portfolios invested in European equity with the bulk of investments in UK securities; however, they also manage a fund which focuses on the Indian market. CCP engages in stock picking and primarily aims to select mid- and large-cap companies. | Finance |
The Prince's Trust
 The Prince's Trust Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a non-profit charity to help people and start up businesses | Health Services |
Hamilton Trust | |
Currys Retail Ltd.
 Currys Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails mobile phones, laptops and related accessories | Retail Trade |
The Carphone Warehouse UK Ltd.
 The Carphone Warehouse UK Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails telecommunications products | Retail Trade |
TalkTalk Telecom Group Ltd.
 TalkTalk Telecom Group Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides residential connectivity, broadband and mobile network services | Communications |
Currys Plc
 Currys Plc Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as an electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company | Distribution Services |
Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd.
 Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Retails consumer electronics, entertainment software and appliances | Retail Trade |
Fulwood Academy
Fulwood Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates coeducational secondary schools | Consumer Services |
Allied Development Ltd. | |
Jensen International Automotive Ltd. | |
Sc Melbourne Street Management Ltd. | |
Liberty Living (LG Cardiff) Ltd.
 Liberty Living (LG Cardiff) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
GMS (Parking) Ltd.
 GMS (Parking) Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in building, developing and leasing student accommodation | Consumer Durables |
Student Castle Investments LLP
 Student Castle Investments LLP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Student Castle Ltd.
 Student Castle Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Develops building projects | Industrial Services |
Macintosh Village Car Park (Management) Ltd. | |
Liberty Park (Bristol) Ltd.
Liberty Park (Bristol) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides residential property management services | Finance |
Freston Ventures Investments LLP
Freston Ventures Investments LLP Investment ManagersFinance Freston Ventures invests in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries, It participates in early and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation
 Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum and also provides cultural education services | Consumer Services |
Land Rover BAR | |
Liberty Living (LQ2 Newcastle) Ltd.
Liberty Living (LQ2 Newcastle) Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Constructs industrial buildings | Industrial Services |
BA Technologies Holdings Ltd.
 BA Technologies Holdings Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops technology in the marine and related sectors | Technology Services |
TalkTalk Group Ltd.
 TalkTalk Group Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as holding company whose subsidiaries provides telecommunication and management services | Communications |
Allied Developments Ltd.
 Allied Developments Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Provides construction services | Consumer Durables |
Five Guys European Holdings Ltd.
 Five Guys European Holdings Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Sells burgers and fries through online | Retail Trade |
MOD Pizza UK Ltd.
 MOD Pizza UK Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates pizza restaurants | Consumer Services |
TalkTalk Business Direct Ltd.
 TalkTalk Business Direct Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications and managed IT services | Communications |
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