David Hamid

Chairman at

Music For Youth

74 year

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David is a widely respected retailer with a successful career in UK retail.
Prior to joining MEP, David was the CEO of Halfords Group plc, the leading auto parts retailer in the UK.
At Halfords, David is credited with an 80% increase in the company’s operating profits in the two years prior to its June 2004 LSE flotation Prior to Halfords, David served on the board of Dixons Group plc for five years.
During his 17 year tenure with Dixons, he spearheaded the company’s expansion into Europe and ran a number of the Group’s divisions including PC World.
David spent his early career with Alfred Dunhill, Imperial Foods and Sony.
David is currently Chairman of Nationwide Auto in the UK and on the Advisory Board of MVideo, one of Russia’s leading electrical retailers.

David Hamid active positions

Companies	Position	Start
OpCapita LLP OpCapita LLP Investment ManagersFinance OpCapita invests in the companies located in the Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of retail, consumer and leisure sectors. They provide financing for growth capital requirements.	Private Equity Investor	2006-06-30
Music For Youth Music For Youth Music For Youth is a registered charity dedicated to supporting and showcasing the talents of young musicians aged 25 and under. The private company is based in CT. The organization fosters musical development through live events, educational programs, and mentoring opportunities, including regional festivals, a national festival, the MFY Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, and special projects such as Frequencies, which offers cross-genre programs, live performances, paid work experience, mentoring, and financial support for young creatives. Music For Youth supports musicians of all abilities, including those who are deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent, through events like the Together for Music Festival and educational programs such as Primary Live, which engages children aged 4 to 11 with live performances and curriculum-linked resources. The Accelerando program enhances music teaching capacity in disadvantaged schools by equipping non-specialist teachers with resources for effective music education.	Chairman	2007-12-31
FP TopCo Ltd. FP TopCo Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides betting services	Director/Board Member	2017-06-25

All active positions of David Hamid

Former positions of David Hamid

Companies	Position	End
GAME DIGITAL PLC	Chairman	2017-01-09
IDEAL SHOPPING ORD 3P	Chairman	2014-12-31
MFI Retail Ltd. MFI Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails fitted furniture	Chairman	2012-05-10
Novus Leisure Ltd. Novus Leisure Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates bars and clubs	Chairman	2006-12-31
HALFORDS GROUP PLC	Chief Executive Officer	2005-03-28

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Private companies	16
Halfords Group Plc Halfords Group Plc Specialty StoresRetail Trade Engages in the retailing of automotive, leisure and cycling products	Retail Trade
University of Bradford University of Bradford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Game Group Plc The Game Group Plc Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company whose subsidiary retails computer and video games	Retail Trade
Novus Leisure Ltd. Novus Leisure Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates bars and clubs	Consumer Services
Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd. Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as a TV shopping and online retailing company	Retail Trade
Halfords Autocentres Ltd. Halfords Autocentres Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides car repairs and services	Consumer Services
Game Retail Ltd. Game Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails video games, gaming consoles, and accessories	Retail Trade
Sony Europe Ltd. (United Kingdom) Sony Europe Ltd. (United Kingdom) Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs and retails electronics	Electronic Technology
PC World Business PC World Business Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Computers And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software	Distribution Services
M.video PJSC M.video PJSC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Retails electronics and home appliances	Distribution Services
DSGi Plc DSGi Plc Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology products and services	Technology Services
OpCapita LLP OpCapita LLP Investment ManagersFinance OpCapita invests in the companies located in the Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of retail, consumer and leisure sectors. They provide financing for growth capital requirements.	Finance
MFI Retail Ltd. MFI Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails fitted furniture	Retail Trade
Music For Youth Music For Youth Music For Youth is a registered charity dedicated to supporting and showcasing the talents of young musicians aged 25 and under. The private company is based in CT. The organization fosters musical development through live events, educational programs, and mentoring opportunities, including regional festivals, a national festival, the MFY Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, and special projects such as Frequencies, which offers cross-genre programs, live performances, paid work experience, mentoring, and financial support for young creatives. Music For Youth supports musicians of all abilities, including those who are deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent, through events like the Together for Music Festival and educational programs such as Primary Live, which engages children aged 4 to 11 with live performances and curriculum-linked resources. The Accelerando program enhances music teaching capacity in disadvantaged schools by equipping non-specialist teachers with resources for effective music education.
GAME Digital Ltd. GAME Digital Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Retails video games, gaming consoles, and accessories	Distribution Services
FP TopCo Ltd. FP TopCo Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides betting services	Consumer Services