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Jim Powell

Biography

Jim Powell

Jim Powell was born in London in 1949 and was educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. His first career was in advertising, becoming Managing Director of the London partner of New York’s largest agency. He then started a pottery with a ceramic designer, producing hand-painted tableware for leading stores, including Bloomingdale’s. He was previously active in politics, standing for Parliament in the 1987 Election and collaborating on a book with former Foreign Secretary Francis Pym.

Jim Powell