Andrew Currie (businessman)
Andrew Currie | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Northern England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, businessman |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Director at Ineos |
Andrew Christopher Currie (born December 1955) is a British billionaire entrepreneur and serves as a director at the chemical firm Ineos.
In the 2019 Sunday Times Rich List, Currie was listed as the 23rd wealthiest individual in the UK, with an estimated fortune of £6.1 billion, reflecting a £600 million decrease compared to 2018.
Early life
Currie was born in December 1955 and grew up in Northern England. He completed his education at a grammar school before pursuing Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
His initial 15 years of professional experience were spent working at BP Chemicals.
Career
Currie joined Inspec Group, the former parent company of Ineos, as a director responsible for sales and marketing in 1994.
He advanced to become a director at Ineos by 1999, where he currently owns a 20% share.
Since 2008, he has also been a director at PQ Group Holdings Inc., a company in which Ineos holds a minority interest.