Adrian Swire
| Parent | John Kidston Swire |
|---|---|
| Relatives | John Samuel Swire (great-grandfather) John Anthony Swire (brother) Barnaby Swire (nephew) |
Sir Adrian Christopher Swire
Early life
Swire was born on 15 February 1932, grew up at Hubbards Hall near Harlow, and was educated at Wellesley House School, Eton and University College, Oxford.[2] During his national service, he served in the Coldstream Guards.[2]
Career
Swire started his career for a subsidiary of the family business, Butterfield & Swire Far East, in 1956
He was the chairman of John Swire & Sons from 1987 to 1997, and from 2002 to 2004.[2] He was on the board of directors of Cathay Pacific, an airline partially owned by the family business, from 1965 to 2005.[2]
Honours
He was made a Knight Bachelor in the 1982 New Year Honours.
Personal life
He was married to Lady Judith Compton, the daughter of
He was a keen amateur pilot, serving as a member of the
He was a member of White's, Brooks's, Pratt's and the Hong Kong Club.[2]
References
- ^ "Sunday Times Rich List". The Sunday Times. No. 24. 26 April 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Adrian Christopher SWIRE". Debrett's. Archived from the original on 26 April 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ Obituaries, Telegraph (30 August 2018). "Sir Adrian Swire, leading figure in Swire trading empire and keen airman – obituary". The Telegraph.
- ^ "The thirty landowners who own half a county". Who owns England?. 17 April 2017.
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