| Nicholas Wrigley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nicholas Hugh Tremayne Wrigley (1955-03-22) 22 March 1955 (age 69) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Occupation | Merchant banker |
| Known for | 30 year career at N M Rothschild & Sons |
| Title | Former chairman, Persimmon plc |
| Board member of | N M Rothschild & Sons (until 2008) |
| Spouse | married |
| Children | 3 |
Nicholas Hugh Tremayne Wrigley (born 22 March 1955) is a British merchant banker and businessman, and the former chairman of Persimmon plc.
Early life
Wrigley was born on 22 March 1955, and educated at Harrow School. He is a chartered accountant.
Career
Wrigley was a non-executive director at the merchant bank N M Rothschild & Sons until November 2008, and had a thirty years career with the bank, rising to managing director of investment banking.
From 2009 to June 2014, Wrigley was senior steward (effectively chairman) of the Jockey Club, succeeding Julian Richmond-Watson. After serving a five-year term, he was succeeded by Roger Weatherby.
In December 2017, Wrigley resigned as chairman of Persimmon plc over his role in awarding Jeff Fairburn, the CEO, a £128 million bonus. The Persimmon bonus scheme is believed to be the UK's "most generous ever", and is scheduled to pay more than £800m to 150 senior staff from 31 December 2016.
Personal life
Wrigley is married to Venetia, they live in Ganton Hall in Ganton, North Yorkshire, and have two daughters and one son.
References
- ^ "Wrigley eases into his new role". The Yorkshire Post. 11 August 2005. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- "Executive Profile: Nicholas H. T. Wrigley". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ Armytage, Marcus (4 June 2014). "Nicholas Wrigley steps down as Senior Steward of the Jockey Club saying the body is a modern 'force for good'". Retrieved 15 December 2017 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Neate, Rupert (15 December 2017). "Persimmon chair resigns over chief executive's 'obscene' £128m bonus". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 December 2017 – via www.theguardian.com.