The Lord Wolfson of Aspley Guise

CEO, Next

Simon Wolfson became the youngest chief executive of any FTSE 100 company when he took up the position of CEO at Next in 2001 at the age of 34. He is credited with overseeing consistent results at Next in a volatile market, and was one of the first people in the industry to predict the 2008 economic crisis. He has also driven its online offering, Next Direct, so that its operating profits are now on a par with those from stores. Wolfson is a widely respected commentator in the retail industry and an advocate of transparency in business: he gives quarterly updates on the movement in Next’s weekly sales. On several occasions he has also opted to waive his annual bonus and distribute it amongst staff.

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