Peter Emerson Jones
Peter Emerson Jones | |
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| Occupation(s) | Property developer, businessman |
| Known for | Founder and chairman of the Emerson Group |
Peter Emerson Jones OBE (born March 1935) is the founder and chairman of the Emerson Group, recognized as one of the largest privately held property development firms in the United Kingdom.
As of May 2024, Jones was featured in the Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated fortune valued at £1.286 billion.
Early life
Jones was born in March 1935 and initially trained as a joiner. He gained early experience working within his father's business before transitioning into the property development sector.
Career
The Emerson Group was established by Jones in 1959, originally operating under the name P E Jones Contractors and concentrating on constructing homes on modest plots in Cheshire. During the 1980s, the company broadened its development activities to include locations such as Bolton, Lytham, Glasgow, and Sterling.
Currently, the Emerson Group ranks among the largest private property developers in the UK, delivering between 250 and 500 new residential units each year. Based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, its diverse portfolio encompasses housebuilding alongside ownership of commercial and resort properties including Middlebrook Park in Bolton, Oasis Parque, Boavista Golf & Spa Resort, and Jardim do Vau located in the Algarve region of Portugal, as well as assets in Orlando, Florida. The enterprise employs approximately 600 staff members.
Personal life
Jones is married to Audrey; their sons Tony and Mark hold director positions within Emerson Developments (Holdings), the principal holding company, working alongside their parents.
He received an OBE in the 2014 New Year Honours for his contributions to business development in the North West.
Peter and Audrey Jones also serve as trustees for The Emerson Foundation.