11 Facts About Julian Dunkerton

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Julian Marc Dunkerton was born on March 1965 and is a British businessman, and the co-founder of the fashion label Superdry.

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Julian Dunkerton moved to Herefordshire from London at the age of 14.

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Julian Dunkerton was educated at Ibstock Place School, London, Orleans Park School, Twickenham, from 11 to 14, and then the Minster School, Herefordshire.

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In 2014, Julian Dunkerton took control of his family's cider company, and brought in business partner Jeremy Benson, to work alongside his father Ivor, developing his palate and learning the craft of organic cider and perry making.

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In 2015, Julian Dunkerton stepped down as chief executive of Superdry and was replaced by Euan Sutherland.

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Julian Dunkerton left Superdry in April 2018 to concentrate on his other business interests.

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Julian Dunkerton owns The Lucky Onion group, which operates a small group of hotels, restaurants and pubs in the Cotswolds, England.

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Julian Dunkerton stood in the St Peter's ward in 1990, and in the Park ward in 1991 and 1992.

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Julian Dunkerton believes that the success of the Superdry business could not have occurred if Britain had been outside the European Union at the time.

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In 2016, Julian Dunkerton began dating fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper after they met in the bar at one of his hotels in Cheltenham.

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Julian Dunkerton owns a private jet, which he describes as "a tool rather than an indulgence".