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
Title Chief executive, Admiral Group plc
Term 2004–2016
Successor David Stevens, CBE
Spouse(s) Diane Briere de l’Isle
Children 4

Henry Allan Engelhardt (born January 17, 1958) is the founder and former 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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