Tony Gallagher (businessman)
Sir Tony Gallagher | |
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Born | Anthony Christopher Gallagher November 1951 (age 72) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | property developer |
Known for | founder and former chairman of Gallagher Estates and Gallagher Developments |
Sir Anthony Christopher Gallagher (born November 1951) is a British billionaire property developer, and the founder and former chairman of Gallagher Estates and Gallagher Developments.
Early life
Anthony Christopher Gallagher was born in November 1951.[1] His father was an Irish builder, who settled in the Midlands after the Second World War.[2]
Career
At various times, Gallagher has specialised in buying and preparing land plots for residential and commercial development, as well as investing directly in retail parks.[2]
In February 2017,
The capital from the sale of Gallagher Estates were reinvested in Gallagher's private rented sector business, which holds a portfolio of properties in London and other big cities.[4]
Gallagher was knighted in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to land development and the property business.[5]
Personal life
He is a Tory donor and hosted David Cameron's 50th birthday party at his mansion in Oxfordshire.[6] In 2015 he gave more than half a million pounds to the Conservative Party.[7]
Gallagher owns
References
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- ^ Strachan, Ian (26 January 2017). "Rich List 2017: No.10 - Tony Gallagher". birminghampost. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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- ^ Payne, Stewart (21 May 2005). "Woodward on move again - this time for £25m". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2 January 2018.