Simon Keswick
Simon Keswick | |
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| Born | May 20, 1942 Scotland |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Director at Matheson & Co., chairman of Kwik Save Group plc (former), largest shareholder of Cheltenham Town F.C. |
Simon Lindley Keswick FRSA (born 20 May 1942) is a businessman from Scotland and the younger sibling of Sir Chips Keswick and Sir Henry Keswick.
Early life and education
Belonging to the Keswick family, known for their business legacy, he is the son of Sir William Johnstone "Tony" Keswick and Mary Lindley, and the grandson of Henry Keswick. His education was completed at Eton College followed by Trinity College, Cambridge.
Career
Keswick holds a directorship at Matheson & Co., a company under Jardine Matheson Holdings, along with other enterprises linked to Jardine Matheson, such as the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He has also served as chairman of Kwik Save Group plc in the past.
Until January 2009, he was on the board of Cheltenham Town F.C. and continues to be its largest shareholder, although his involvement is now less visible.
Political activity
During the 2019 UK general election, Keswick contributed £100,000 to the Conservative Party and made a £2,000 donation to Dominic Raab, who was then Foreign Secretary.
Personal life
In 1971, Keswick wed Emma Chetwode, daughter of Major George David Chetwode and Lady Willa Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound. The couple has four children: two sons and two daughters.