Peter Lewis

Peter Lewis, Chairman from 1972-1993

No special treatment

After National Service and Oxford, Peter Lewis was called to the Bar in 1956, yet three years later, much to the initial dismay of his father, Oswald Lewis, Peter joined the Partnership as a Management Trainee, although as a nephew of the Founder he could expect no special treatment – Spedan made sure of that.

He rose quickly through the Partnership ranks, managing the Stationery department in Oxford Street by the end of his first year, soon a buyer, and Director of Trading by 1967. Clear, direct questioning, impeccably mannered and commanding, Peter was a natural successor to Sir Bernard Miller and proved to be an excellent choice as the Partnership’s 3rd Chairman from 1972-1993.

Peter Lewis died on 23rd February 2024.

Comments about this page

  • Hi Johnny,
    Thank you for your comment, I have amended the caption with the correct information.
    All the best,
    Imogen

    By imogen (09/04/2020)
  • The dates of chairmanship under the photo don’t quite match the correct dates at the end of the article.

    By Johnny Aisher (09/04/2020)

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