Tim Parker
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Managing Director
London, GB
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Biography
Tim Parker is a successful British executive and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Samsonite International SA and HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
In his capacity as Chairman, Tim directs the Boards of several companies, ensuring they function in the best interest of their firms and that operations are managed efficiently.
He is also an Advisor at CVC Capital Partners, an investment advisory and private equity business, and at Monarch Capital Partners, a large-scale retail investor based in Europe.
Tim has held top leadership positions at numerous established companies throughout his career. He previously served as CEO at prominent luggage manufacturer and retailer Samsonite, as well as The AA, Kwik Fit, Clarks and Kenwood.
Most recently, Tim completed seven years as Chairman of the National Trust. During his tenure, the charity’s membership grew from 4.2 million to nearly 6 million at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, committing over £900 million to conservation projects.
Tim has served in non-executive directorship roles on the Boards of Legal & General, Compass Group and Alliance Boots. He was also a member of the Boards of the Audit Commission and the South West Regional Development Agency, as well as Chairman of Nine Entertainment Co, Post Office Ltd and Transport for London.
Since 2009, he has owned and chaired British Pathé, a leading archive of newsreel footage that also includes culturally significant vintage documentaries and films.
Tim holds an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford, and a Master’s in Business Studies from London Business School.
The Record
Background
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Present
Managing Director
Crypto Peerless
Crypto Peerless is a foodservice equipment manufacturer based in Birmingham.
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1981 — 1989
Assistant to Chairman
Thorn EMI
Thorn EMI was a leading British corporation with interests in music, defence, consumer electronics and retail. The business was founded in 1979 when Thorn Electrical Industries merged with The EMI Group. The companies demerged in 1996.
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1996 — 2002
Chief Executive Officer
C. & J. Clark International Ltd
C. & J. Clark is a leading global shoe production and retail corporation specialising in comfortable footwear. The business trades as Clarks and was founded in England in 1852.
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1989 — 1995
Chief Executive Officer
Kenwood Limited
Kenwood is a prominent manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom. The business focuses on designing, producing and selling kitchen appliances such as blenders, kettles, toasters, food processors and stand mixers.
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1977 — 1979
Junior Economist
HM Treasury
HM Treasury directs the UK’s economic policy, maintains control of public spending and aims to ensure sustainable economic growth.
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2002 — 2004
Chief Executive Officer
Kwik Fit
Kwik Fit is an automobile repair and servicing business with more than 600 centres across the UK.
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2008 — 2014
Various Roles
Samsonite Group
Tim served at luxury luggage manufacturer and retailer Samsonite in various roles, including Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the group.
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2004 — 2007
Chief Executive Officer
The Automobile Association
The AA is a leading motoring association offering driving lessons, loans, motoring advice, vehicle insurance, breakdown cover, road maps and other services. It was founded in 1905.
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2014 — 2021
Chairman
National Trust
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is a charitable foundation for heritage preservation in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Formative Years
Education
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London Business School
Master's in Business Studies
1981
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University of Oxford
M.A. in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
1977
Areas Of Focus