Hugh Osmond
Hugh Osmond is an entrepreneur and a leading partner in Sun Capital Partners.
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Career
In 1993 Osmond worked with Luke Johnson to launch the flotation of pizza chain PizzaExpress. During his seven years on the board of the restaurant their annual losses of £0.5 million were turned into£38 million profits.
In 1997 he founded Punch Taverns; one of the UK's largest chains of public houses and was chairman from 1997 to 2001.
In 2002 he became a leading partner in Sun Capital Partners. They have since acquired Pearl, Resolution Plc, Phoenix Group and Strada.[1]
Politics
Criticism
In April 2015 Osmond criticised both the Conservative and Labour parties, saying they were both 'utterly cynical'.[2]
Donations
| Date | Name of donor | Amount | Donated to | Subsidiary (parties only) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2008 | Hugh Osmond | £76,000.00 | Conservative Party | Central party |
| 12/06/2008 | Hugh Osmond | £8,000.00 | Conservative Party | Central party |
| 12/10/2009 | Hugh Osmond | £10,000.00 | Conservative Party | Central party |
| 30/09/2011 | Hugh E Osmond | £20,700.00 | Conservative Party | Central party |
Notes
- ↑ Sun Capital Partners, accessed 27 April 2015.
- ↑ Rowena Mason David Cameron hits back after campaign digs from donors and Rupert Murdoch Guardian, 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Electoral Commission, Donation Search, accessed 27 April 2015
