Henry Engelhardt

Henry Engelhardt
Born Henry Allan Engelhardt
(1958-01-17) January 17, 1958
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Residence Cardiff, Wales
Nationality American
Alma mater University of Michigan and INSEAD
Occupation Businessman
Years active 1979–present
Salary £358,000
Title Chief executive, Admiral Group plc
Term 2004–present
Successor Incumbent
Spouse(s) Diane Briere de l’Isle
Children 4

Henry Allan Engelhardt (born January 17, 1958) is the founder and chief executive of Admiral Group, a Welsh motor insurance company.

Career

Chicago-born Engelhardt was educated at the University of Michigan, and has a joint degree in journalism and radio, television and film.[1] He followed his French girlfriend (now wife) to Europe where he studied for an MBA at Insead.[1]

Engelhardt became part of the founding team at Churchill Insurance, where he developed his way of doing business.[2]

In 1993, he launched Admiral Group.[3] In 1999, he led a management buy out of the business[3] which has since become a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.[4]

In September 2012, the Engelhardt family owned more than 14% of Admiral Group.[5]

Personal life

Engelhardt is married with four children, and lives in Cardiff, Wales.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "I will have what Engelhardt is having". Real IR. 30 August 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
  2. ↑ "Fun and Games for Henry Engelhardt - Pg2". The Times. London. 8 March 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2009.
  3. 1 2 Admiral Group: Management
  4. ↑ Admiral Group: History
  5. ↑ "Directors’ Deals: Family boosts stake in Admiral by £2m". The Sunday Times. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  6. ↑ Insead biography


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