Chris Dawson (businessman)

Chris Dawson
Dawson (left) and Peter Jones (right) in 2012
Born
Christopher Frederick Dawson

(1952-02-15) 15 February 1952
Plymouth, England
EducationPlymstock School
OccupationBusinessman
Known forThe Range
SpouseSarah Dawson
Children2

Christopher Frederick Dawson (born 15 February 1952) is a British billionaire businessman best known as the founder and executive chairman of CDS Superstores, trading as The Range.

CDS purchased retailer Wilko in September 2023, and Homebase in November 2024.

The ultimate owner is Dawson's wife, who registers as a resident in Jersey, a place that offers tax savings over UK resident individuals.