Simon Robey
Simon Robey | |
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| Born | July 5, 1960 Cambridge, England |
| Occupation(s) | Investment banker, patron of cultural institutions |
| Known for | Co-chairman of global M&A at Morgan Stanley; co-founder of Robey Warshaw; chairman of Royal Opera House (2008–2017); chair of Aldeburgh Music |
Sir Simon Christopher Townsend Robey (born 5 July 1960) is a prominent British investment banker known for his patronage of cultural institutions.
Early life and education
Raised in Cambridge after being adopted, Robey characterized his childhood as somewhat unconventional and academically focused. He received his schooling at Reed's School in Cobham and later pursued English studies as a choral scholar at Magdalen College, Oxford.
Business career
Robey dedicated 25 years to Morgan Stanley, where he ultimately became co-chairman of the global mergers and acquisitions division. In 2013, he joined forces with ex-Goldman Sachs banker Simon Robertson to create Robertson Robey Associates. Later that year, Simon Warshaw became part of the team. Following Robertson’s exit in 2014, Robey and Warshaw renamed the company Robey Warshaw, bringing on board Philip Apostolides, a former colleague from Morgan Stanley.
Other roles
On 1 July 2006, Robey was appointed to the board of the Royal Opera House, serving as chairman between 2008 and 2017. Additionally, in 2016, he took on the role of chair at Aldeburgh Music (currently known as Snape Maltings).
Recognition
In the Queen's Birthday Honours list, Robey was knighted in recognition of his "services to Music."
Personal life
Robey is married to Victoria Hull, who was previously wed to Richard Sharp, the former chairman of the BBC and investment banker. He has three daughters from an earlier marriage along with three stepchildren.
He is the owner of Bramfield Hall, a 16th-century Grade II*-listed estate in Suffolk, which he purchased from the Rabett family after their 450-year tenure.