Ray Kelvin
Founder and Former CEO (resigned March 2019), Ted Baker Plc · United Kingdom
Ray Kelvin is the CEO of Ted Baker Plc. Kelvin is based in the United Kingdom. Kelvin was born in 1955 in London and educated at JFS.
Ray Kelvin CBE is a British fashion entrepreneur who founded Ted Baker in 1988, opening a men's shirt specialty shop in Glasgow. He grew the brand into an international fashion retailer with over 500 stores worldwide before resigning as CEO in 2019.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Ray Kelvin has centered on his relationship with Ted Baker Plc, including a period of significant controversy in 2018 when sexual harassment allegations emerged against the founder, which reportedly cost the company $90 million. Headlines document Kelvin's subsequent departure from the brand and a later reconciliation with Ted Baker in 2020. The coverage also reflects the broader history and timeline of Ted Baker as a British fashion retailer under Kelvin's founding leadership.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- December 11, 1955 · London
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- JFS
- Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Ray Kelvin: FAQ
- Who is Ray Kelvin?
- Ray Kelvin is the Founder and Former CEO (resigned March 2019) of Ted Baker Plc, based in United Kingdom.
- What company does Ray Kelvin lead?
- Ray Kelvin is CEO of Ted Baker Plc.
- Where was Ray Kelvin educated?
- Ray Kelvin studied at JFS.