George Downing (businessman) explained

George Downing
Birth Name:	George Maxwell Downing
Birth Place:	Liverpool, England
Occupation:	Property developer

George Maxwell Downing (born April 1963) is a property magnate from Liverpool, England. He made his fortune in the property and construction sectors. It is estimated that he has a wealth of around £500 million. He is a resident of Verbier, Switzerland.^[1]

George Maxwell Downing was born in April 1963.^[2]

In 2007 he was awarded the DLA Piper Business Person of the Year accolade for his continued investment within Merseyside.^[3]

In 2010, Downing was reported by the Liverpool Echo as being "Liverpool's largest commercial landlord", and the owner of the Port of Liverpool building and the Capital Building.^{[4] [5]}

In 2016, Downing was in favour of Brexit.^[6]

Personal life

Downing is married and has three sons.^[5] His youngest son, Bay Downing was a student at the University of Tampa, Florida, in 2016.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Downing's streets. 16 November 2005. Property Week. 26 March 2010. registration .
2. Web site: George Maxwell DOWNING - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House). beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. 26 January 2018.
3. Web site: Downing takes top gong at Daily Post business awards. June 27, 2007. Liverpool Daily Post. 26 March 2010.
4. Web site: Everton FC fan tycoon George Downing thrown out of Manchester City. Liverpool. Echo. 26 March 2010. liverpoolecho.co.uk. 26 January 2018.
5. Web site: Everton and Manchester City boardroom row adds more fuel to Joleon Lescott feud. Mark. Ogden. 26 March 2010. 26 January 2018. www.telegraph.co.uk.
6. Web site: I'm voting for Brexit, says George Downing. Tony. McDonough. 22 May 2016. liverpoolecho.co.uk. 26 January 2018.
7. Web site: Downing jnr in $1m bid to help Indian slums. Neil. Hodgson. 7 April 2016. liverpoolecho.co.uk. 26 January 2018.