Oliver Jessel
Oliver Richard Jessel | |
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| Born | 24 August 1929 New Zealand |
| Died | 21 June 2017 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Jessel Securities; ownership interests in Demerara Sugar Company, P&O, Firth Brown, Johnsons, Maple Macowards, France Fenwick |
| Notable work | London Indemnity & General Insurance acquisition (1968) |
| Relatives | Toby Jessel (brother, MP); Camilla Jessel (sister, wife of composer Andrzej Panufnik) |
Oliver Richard Jessel (24 August 1929 – 21 June 2017) was a New Zealand born British businessman who through Jessel Securities owned the Demerara Sugar Company, P&O, the steel companies Firth Brown and Johnsons, retailers Maple Macowards and the financial services company France Fenwick. In 1968 he acquired London Indemnity & General Insurance which proved to be his downfall when he was forced to liquidate his fortune to support the firm after heavy redemption of its products by savers.[1]
Personal life
Jessel's younger brother, Toby, was a Member of Parliament. His younger sister, Camilla, was the wife of the Polish-born composer Andrzej Panufnik.
See also
References
- ↑ Oliver Jessel. The Times, 15 August 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2017. (subscription required)