John Bloor

John Stuart Bloor
Born	(1943-06-16) June 16, 1943 Derbyshire, England
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, business owner
Known for	Controlling Bloor Holdings, Bloor Homes, Triumph Motorcycles

John Stuart Bloor (born 16 June 1943) is a British billionaire entrepreneur. He controls Bloor Holdings, which owns both Bloor Homes and Triumph Motorcycles.

Early life

Born in a modest village in Derbyshire, Bloor was the son of a coal miner. Due to health challenges, his schooling was limited, leading him to leave education at the age of 15.

Career

Starting his professional journey as an apprentice plasterer, Bloor established his own construction firm and completed his first residential build before turning 20. Today, Bloor Homes ranks among the largest privately held housebuilding companies in the UK and has significantly contributed to the regeneration of the East Midlands. In 2002, the company built and sold 1,870 homes, making it the biggest housebuilder under sole ownership.

In 1983, during the process of acquiring the former Triumph manufacturing site for residential development, Bloor also purchased the defunct Triumph brand. Initially, he licensed out the brand but subsequently invested over £80 million to restore it. This included inaugurating a new factory in Hinckley in 1991. After a devastating fire in 2002, production recommenced at a rebuilt facility that currently produces around 46,000 motorcycles each year.

In recognition of Triumph Motorcycles' workforce achievements, Bloor accepted the esteemed Diamond Jubilee Trophy in 2016—an honor previously awarded only five times.

By 2018, Bloor Holdings distributed a £7 million dividend to him personally. According to The Sunday Times Rich List, his net worth was estimated at £1.275 billion in 2021.

Personal life

Bloor lives in Swadlincote, located in South Derbyshire, England. Although he seldom rides motorcycles due to hip problems, he prefers traveling in a Range Rover. He has two sons: Adrian and Nick; Adrian held the position of chief executive at Bloor Homes until early 2020.

Political donations

During the 2017 general election, J.S. Bloor donated £400,000 to the Conservative Party. In the subsequent 2019 election, his contributions included £750,000 and £200,000 to the Conservative Party and an additional £12,000 to Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen.

Honours

• Awarded an OBE in 1995 for contributions to the motorcycle sector
• Conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of Leicester

See also

• Triumph Engineering