James Hambro
James Daryl Hambro | |
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| Born | March 22, 1949 United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, businessman, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Known for | Founder of multiple investment companies; chairman of James Hambro & Partners; philanthropy roles including Chair of Guide Dogs for the Blind |
James Daryl Hambro (born 22 March 1949) is a distinguished British figure known for his contributions to banking, business, and philanthropy.
Early life
Born into the notable Hambro banking dynasty, James Hambro is the son of Jocelyn Hambro, who led Hambros Bank as chairman between 1965 and 1972. His great-grandfather, Carl Joachim Hambro, originally emigrated from Denmark and established Hambros Bank. James received his education at Eton College and later earned a degree from Harvard Business School.
Career
From 1972 until 1985, Hambro held the position of Executive Director at Hambros Bank. He played a pivotal role in founding multiple investment enterprises such as JO Hambro & Company, JO Hambro Investment Management Ltd (currently operating as Waverton Investment Management), Hambro Magan—a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm later acquired by NatWest—and JO Hambro Capital Management Ltd, which has since become part of the Australian investment group Pendal. In 2010, he launched James Hambro & Partners, where he currently occupies the role of chairman.
His governance experience includes board membership at Primary Health Properties from 1996 to 2015 and serving as chairman of Hansteen Holdings between 2005 and 2017. Presently, he holds directorships at Circle Property PLC and I Hennig & Co.
Philanthropy
Hambro has served as Governor and Deputy Chair of the Peabody Trust, led The Henry Smith Charity as Chair, and is presently Chair of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Personal life
In 1981, he wed Diana Cherry. The couple has three daughters—Rachel, Daisy, and Lucy—and they live in Kimberley, Norfolk. He is affiliated with White's club and the Royal West Norfolk Golf Club.