James Daunt
Achilles James Daunt CBE (born 18 October 1963) is a British businessman. He is the founder of the Daunt Books chain, and since May 2011 has been managing director of the bookshop chain Waterstones. Since August 2019, Daunt has also been CEO of Barnes & Noble, the American bookstore chain. He is known as "the man who saved Waterstones".
James Daunt CBE | |
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| Born | Achilles James Daunt 18 October 1963 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Sherborne School |
| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge University |
| Occupation(s) | Managing Director, Waterstones |
| Known for | Founder, Daunt Books |
| Spouse | Katy Steward |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Sir Timothy Daunt Patricia Susan Knight |
| Relatives | Achilles Daunt (great-great grandfather) |
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