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Nick Varney (Nicholas John Varney) was born on 1962 in Gosport, United Kingdom, is a Businessperson. Discover Nick Varney's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?

Popular As Nicholas John Varney
Occupation Businessperson
Age 61 years old
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Birthplace Gosport, United Kingdom
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His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Nick Varney worth at the age of 61 years old? Nick Varney’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessperson. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Nick Varney's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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2015

In March 2015, new sensory changing rooms, designed to ease disabled children into the swimming pool environment, were opened at Victoria Education Centre in Poole. The new facilities were created and funded by the charity and enable disabled students to adjust from the outside world to the swimming pool with interactive flooring and atmospheric lighting.

2014

In July 2014, Brian House in Blackpool received a brand new minibus which transformed future outings for the hospice. Merlin's Magic Wand donated the specially adapted bus which was handed over by mascots from Merlin attractions: The Blackpool Tower, Madame Tussauds Blackpool and SEA LIFE Blackpool. The production costs of the specially designed carrier totalled over £50,000, with the vehicle being fitted with interactive features, including a DVD player, LED interchangeable lights and a Star Cloth ceiling in the hope of creating special and memorable experiences for young patients.

His 2014 salary was reported as being £573,000, and as being boosted by bonuses and benefits to £1.6 million.

2013

Varney attended the London School of Economics before becoming a junior marketer in the mid-1980s, later progressing to senior roles. He has over 24 years experience in the visitor attractions industry and was appointed chief executive officer of Merlin Entertainments in 1999. He was later appointed a Director of the Company on 20 October 2013.

In 2013 Nick Varney was awarded an honorary doctorate by Staffordshire University "In recognition of his considerable business success on a global scale."

2011

In 2011, he stated his belief that free admission to British museums and art galleries were primarily used by "foreign tourists and middle class people who can afford it." In business circles, he is widely seen as an aggressive marketer and was quoted in 2011 as saying "if you can get out of our attractions without buying tickets for the others, well, good luck."

2007

In 2007, Varney arranged for the purchase and merger of The Tussauds Group, owner of the Madame Tussauds celebrity wax attractions, for £1 billion. After the Tussauds acquisition, Dubai International Capital, the owners of the Tussauds Group, held 20% of Merlin Entertainment.

The buyout and merger of The Tussauds Group was completed on 22 May 2007. With the completion of the merger, The Tussauds Group ceased to exist as a separate entity. The control of Madame Tussauds, London Eye, Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle and Heide Park were passed to Merlin.

On 17 July 2007, Varney executed a deal to sell the freeholds of Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle and Madame Tussauds to private investor Nick Leslau and his investment company, Prestbury. Although these sites were purchased by Leslau, they continue to be operated by Merlin, with each site leased on a renewable 35-year lease.

2006

Under Blackstone in 2006, Varney wished to purchase an Italian theme park, namely Gardaland.

Varney and Merlin Entertainments established Merlin's Magic Wand in 2006. The charity believes in putting the magic back into the childhoods of seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged children.

1999

Nick started his career in marketing, first with Rowntree and then with Reckitt Colman. He went on to hold senior positions within The Tussauds Group, including Marketing Director of Alton Towers and Head of Group Marketing, before becoming managing director of Vardon Attractions and a main board director of Vardon. In 1999, Nick led the management buyout of Vardon Attractions to form Merlin Entertainments and, in 2005, initiated the process which led to its acquisition by the Blackstone Group.

Having completed a management buyout of Vardon Attractions in 1999, Varney wanted to purchase the Legoland parks when they came up for sale. Varney wanted to invest but his current financial investors were not interested, and therefore Merlin was sold to the Blackstone Group for £110 million in 2005. Blackstone negotiated to buy control of Legoland for approximately £250 million, then merged it with the Merlin Group. As part of the deal, KIRKBI AS, the investment arm of LEGO owners, took a share in Merlin Entertainments.

1962

Nicholas "Nick" Varney (born 1962) is a British businessman who was the chief executive officer of attractions operator Merlin Entertainments. He rose to his position in 1998 after a background in marketing.