Victoria Robey
Lady Victoria Robey | |
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| Born | Victoria Susan Hull 1960 |
| Nationality | American, British |
| Occupation(s) | Arts administrator, former banker |
| Known for | Chairperson of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, co-founder of Music Masters |
| Spouse(s) | Richard Sharp (m. 1987; separated), Sir Simon Robey |
Lady Victoria Susan Robey, born Victoria Susan Hull in 1960, holds dual American and British nationality and has established a career as an arts administrator following her earlier work in banking.
Early life
She is the daughter of Lloyd Nelson Hull (1922–2018), a lawyer and community leader, and Mary Gutfreund, who is the sibling of John Gutfreund. Raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, she pursued her education at Phillips Academy before attending Wesleyan University.
Career
Robey initiated her professional journey in the fields of mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate finance with Goldman Sachs, working in both New York and London offices. Subsequently, she transitioned to a role in executive recruitment at Russell Reynolds Associates.
Currently, she serves as the chairperson of the board for the London Philharmonic Orchestra and is a co-founder of Music Masters, a charitable organization based in the UK dedicated to broadening music education opportunities within schools and local communities.
Honours
In recognition of her contributions to music, Robey was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) during the 2014 Birthday Honours and later elevated to Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours.
Personal life
She married fellow Goldman Sachs banker Richard Sharp in 1987. By 2008, they lived in Kensington with an estimated combined wealth of £500 million and had three children. After their separation, she wed British investment banker Sir Simon Robey.