Former racing driver had no experience of retailing when he took over BHS, and given its struggles, his doubters will say they were right The career path that led Dominic Chappell to take over of one of the best known names on the British high street was unconventional. The 49-year-old racing driver-turned-entrepreneur had no experience of retailing before leading the consortium that bought BHS from Sir Philip Green for £1 last year.