Jasminder Singh
Jasminder Singh | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Chairman and CEO of Edwardian Hotels |
Jasminder Singh (born April 1951) is a British entrepreneur and billionaire.
In 2019, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated Singh's fortune at £1.1 billion.
Early life
Singh was born in April 1951 in Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika (present-day Tanzania) into an Indian family. He is the son of Bal Mohinder Singh. The family moved from Kenya to the United Kingdom in 1973, where they initially operated a post office together.
Career
Starting his professional journey as an accountant, Singh transitioned into the hospitality sector with support from his uncle, eventually acquiring full ownership by buying out his uncle’s share. As chairman and CEO of Edwardian Hotels, he possesses or shares ownership of a dozen upscale hotels in central London under the Radisson Blu Edwardian label, including the 404-room May Fair Hotel.
Personal life
Singh is married to Amrit Singh, an interior designer. They live at Tetworth Hall, a substantial country estate located near Ascot and London. In 2013, Singh’s father, Bal Mohinder Singh, filed a legal claim against Jasminder and his brother Herinder concerning roughly £50 million of Jasminder’s reported £400 million assets. This dispute caused a rift within the family and resulted in a distinctive court session held at the May Fair Hotel due to Bal Mohinder Singh’s poor health. The case was dismissed in 2014.
Inderneel Singh, Jasminder’s son, holds the position of managing director at the May Fair Hotel.
Honours
In recognition of his contributions to the hotel industry, Singh was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2007.