Glenn Gordon
Glenn Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of William Grant & Sons |
Glenn Gordon (born 1957) is a British billionaire entrepreneur and the current chairman of William Grant & Sons. He is a direct descendant of the company's original founder, William Grant.
Biography
The family's fortune grew by more than £200 million after William Grant & Sons reported profits of £260.2 million for the fiscal year 2016/17.
According to the 2020 edition of the Sunday Times Rich List, Gordon's personal wealth was valued at approximately £3.186 billion, reflecting an increase of £304 million compared to 2019.
He resides in Jersey.
Early life
Gordon is the great-great-grandson of William Grant, who established the company.
Career
From 1992 until 1999, Glenn Gordon held the position of managing director at William Grant & Sons. Since 2012, he has occupied the role of chairman, following Peter Gordon's tenure from 2008.