Adam Fleming (businessman)
Adam Richard Fleming | |
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| Born | May 15, 1948 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Deputy group chairman at Stonehage Fleming until 2019 |
Adam Richard Fleming (born 15 May 1948) is a British entrepreneur who served as deputy group chairman at the asset management company Stonehage Fleming until his retirement in 2019.
Early life
Adam Fleming is the son of Major Richard Evelyn Fleming and Hon. Dorothy Charmian Hermon-Hodge. He is a descendant of the financier Robert Fleming, founder of the merchant bank Robert Fleming & Co., and shares family ties with the author Ian Fleming. His education was completed at Abberley Hall School followed by Eton College.
Career
Starting his professional journey in 1970, Fleming worked as a stock market analyst at Robert Fleming & Co., initially earning £7 weekly. Throughout his career, he has held prominent positions such as chairman of Wits Gold, Johannesburg Land Company, and Fleming Family & Partners, alongside serving as a director at Zambeef Products. His investment portfolio includes agricultural ventures in both Zambia and South Africa. Known for his long-term investment approach, he places considerable emphasis on gold assets.
In April 2015, The Sunday Times Rich List valued his family's wealth at approximately £1.5 billion; however, this valuation was subsequently revised.
Personal life
Fleming is married to Caroline Wake, and together they live on a farm in the Cotswolds with their four children: Hector, Nell, Angus, and Dickon. His son Hector has experience as a director in private equity and co-founded the investment firm Fleming Wulfsohn Africa. Hector also holds positions with Imara, Johannesburg Land Company, Clover Alloys, GoldMoney Networks, and Netagio Holdings.
Fleming maintains memberships at London's White's club and Johannesburg's Rand Club.