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Jack Wills founder returns as CEO and calls off IPO

Peter Williams, the founder of and former chief executive of preppy, English brand Jack Wills, is set to take over his former role as the current CEO Wendy Backer exits the role, with immediate effect. His return comes as the label revealed its board and shareholders cancelled plans of float on the London Stock Exchange. Peter Williams returns...

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Jack Wills brings in new chief executive

Preppy brand Jack Wills announced that on October 15th, chief operations officer, Wendy Becker, will be taking on the role of chief executive. She will be taking over the position from co-founder Peter Williams, who will remain on the board as non-executive director. Wendy Becker is named chief executive Williams stated in a interview that he is...