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Black co-founded Regatta in 1981, building on a business acquired by his father, Lionel Black.
In 1978, Lionel Black bought Risol Trading, a London-based retailer of army surplus clothing. When the company ran short of surplus army stock, Lionel Black started sourcing apparel from China and received a shipment of waterproof jackets with the name Regatta on. Bringing his son, Keith, and daughter, Joanne, into the business, they collectively founded Regatta.
In 1995, Regatta bought outdoor clothing suppliers Craghoppers. The company also owns brand Dare2be and Hawkshead.
In 2014, Black became CEO and chairman of the company, replacing his father. Black and his family retain a 95 percent stake in the business.
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