Sir peter leitch biography for kids

Peter Leitch (businessman)

New Zealand businessman

Sir Peter Leitch

KNZM QSM

Leitch in 2015

Born

Peter Charles Leitch


(1944-05-08) 8 May 1944 (age 80)

Wellington, New Zealand

NationalityNew Zealand
Other namesThe Mad Butcher
OccupationBusinessman
Known for"The Mad Butcher" butchery chain, charity and fundraising work, and promotion of rugby league
SpouseJanice (c.

1968–present)

ChildrenTwo
Websitewww.sirpeterleitch.co.nz

Sir Peter Charles LeitchKNZM QSM (born 8 May 1944), also known as The Mad Butcher, is a New Zealand businessman. Leitch founded a chain of butcheries, and is currently brand ambassador for the company.

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Leitch is also well known for his charity fundraising work and his promotion of rugby league.

Early life

Leitch was born in Wellington in 1944.[1] He left school at age 15 on account of dyslexia[2] to work as a newspaper boy. He gained a job as a butche Book devoted to kids - PressReader FEDUJ