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James Daunt (Achilles James Daunt) was born on 18 October, 1963 in Islington, London, is a British business executive. 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 United Kingdom

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Who Is James Daunt's Wife?

His wife is Katy Steward

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Parents Sir Timothy Daunt Patricia Susan Knight
Wife Katy Steward
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Children 2 daughters

James Daunt Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. 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 Director. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated James Daunt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Director

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1963

Achilles James Daunt (born 18 October 1963) is a British businessman.

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.

His first job was as a purser with Carnival Cruise Lines.

1985

After working in the US as a banker for JP Morgan between 1985 and 1988, he founded Daunt Books in 1990, a chain of six bookshops in London.

2011

He is the founder of the Daunt Books chain, and since May 2011 has been managing director of the bookshop chain Waterstones.

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.

2017

Daunt was elected an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2017.

2019

Since August 2019, Daunt has also been CEO of Barnes & Noble, the American bookstore chain.

He is 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.

Daunt was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to publishing.

He is married to Katy Steward, a professional in the health sector.

They have two daughters, Molly and Eliza, and live in a 4-storey house in Hampstead.

They have a second house in Beccles, Suffolk, and a third on the Isle of Jura in Scotland.

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