Henry Angest
Sir Henry Angest | |
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| Born | July 6, 1940 Switzerland |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | President of Arbuthnot Latham; chairman and CEO of Arbuthnot Banking Group; Conservative Party donor and treasurer |
Sir Henry Angest (born 6 July 1940) is a banker originally from Switzerland who is now based in London and known for his political contributions. He holds the position of president at Arbuthnot Latham, a merchant banking institution located in the City of London, and also serves as chairman and CEO of its parent company, Arbuthnot Banking Group.
Early life
Born in Switzerland in July 1940, Henry Angest pursued higher education at the University of Basel.
Career
Henry Angest leads Arbuthnot Latham as both chairman and CEO; this private bank operates within the City of London. Between 1997 and 2002, he was a board member of the Parity Group. Additionally, he has held the role of Master at the Worshipful Company of International Bankers.
Political activity
A prominent donor to the Conservative Party (UK), Angest has also fulfilled the role of party treasurer. His support extends to individual politicians such as William Hague, Chris Grayling, and Murdo Fraser. He has participated in exclusive gatherings with former Prime Minister David Cameron at both 10 Downing Street and Chequers.
His financial backing includes organizations like The Atlantic Bridge, The Freedom Association, and Global Britain, a think tank critical of the European Union. In recognition of his political contributions, he was awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2015; however, he would adopt the title Sir Henry Angest only upon obtaining British citizenship.
Personal life
Henry Angest is married to Dorothy Angest. As of 2010, his estimated personal wealth was £45 million.