The making of Sir Greedy
THE collapse of BHS, leaving a giant pensions black hole, has made Sir Philip Green public enemy number one for many.
A new biography charts Green’s journey from lowly salesman to king of the high street, to a fallen hero many people want to see stripped of his knighthood.
Damaged Goods, by Oliver Shah, paints a picture of a “vulgar bully” who would pick on young, female members of his staff in particular.
It tells how Green, 66, was his mum Alma’s favourite and of his feud with sister Elizabeth. Shah also describes Green’s extravagant lifestyle. Details of his 50th birthday party will sicken those who lost their livelihoods when BHS failed.
His wife’s gift was a gold Monopoly set. Now many people think Green should go directly to jail and not pass go. His spokeswoman refused to comment yesterday.