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James Daunt (Achilles James Daunt) was born on 18 October, 1963 in Islington, London, is a British businessman. Discover James Daunt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
| Popular As | Achilles James Daunt |
| Occupation | managing director, Waterstones |
| Age | 60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | 18 October, 1963 |
| Birthday | 18 October |
| Birthplace | Islington, London |
| Nationality | British |
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James Daunt Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, James Daunt height not available right now. We will update James Daunt's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is James Daunt's Wife?
His wife is Katy Steward
| Family | |
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| Parents | Sir Timothy Daunt Patricia Susan Knight |
| Wife | Katy Steward |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | 2 daughters |
James Daunt Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Daunt worth at the age of 60 years old? James Daunt’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from British. We have estimated James Daunt's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
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In 2020 Daunt was criticised for arguing that a bookshop was “essential” during the global coronavirus pandemic, keeping the shops open as competitors and other non-food retail businesses closed. Waterstones, led by Daunt, also made no effort to distribute hand sanitiser or protective gloves to its employees despite their close interactions with customers.
Daunt was elected an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2017.
His first job was as a purser with Carnival Cruise Lines. After working in the US as a banker for JP Morgan, he founded Daunt Books, a chain of six bookshops in London. In May 2011 he was appointed managing director of Waterstones by the company's new owner, the Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut. The pair were listed at fourth place in a 2011 Guardian list of the top 100 people in the British books industry.
Achilles James Daunt (born 18 October 1963) is a British businessman. He is the founder of the Daunt Books chain, and since May 2011 has been managing director of the bookshop chain Waterstones. Known as "the man who saved Waterstones". In June 2019, he became the CEO of the US bookshop chain Barnes & Noble, acquired by Waterstones' parent, Elliott Advisors (UK) for $683m.
Achilles James Daunt was born on 18 October 1963, the son of the diplomat Sir Timothy Daunt and his wife Patricia Susan Knight. He was educated at Sherborne School, before reading history at Pembroke College, Cambridge University.
