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Currys
Currys traces its origins to Henry Curry, who started the business in 1884 as a bicycle builder before it expanded into consumer electronics and white goods.
Currys
Currys traces its origins to Henry Curry, who started the business in 1884 as a bicycle builder before it expanded into consumer electronics and white goods. The company runs physical retail locations and distribution centers in the United Kingdom and Sweden. It maintains partnerships with Digital Poverty Alliance and Pennies while participating in the Business in the Community network. The DSG Retirement and Employee Security Scheme holds the pension assets. Alex Baldock directs operations and digital initiatives. Currys maintains a charitable foundation and additional industrial sites in Newark and Jönköping. The pension scheme operates alongside the listed retail parent, with governance tied to the corporate structure rather than an independent family office model.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1884
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
1 Portal Way, London W3 6RS, United Kingdom
Principals
Alex Baldock
Group CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Currys?
Alex Baldock serves as Group CEO and oversees operations including the DSG Retirement and Employee Security Scheme.
How is Currys related to Frasers Group?
Frasers Group holds a strategic stake exceeding 10 percent in Currys plc.
Does Currys maintain philanthropic structures?
Currys operates the Currys Charitable Foundation and partners with Digital Poverty Alliance and Pennies.
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