Nicholas Wrigley Explained

Nicholas Wrigley
Birth Name:Nicholas Hugh Tremayne Wrigley
Birth Date:22 March 1955
Nationality:British
Education:Harrow School
Occupation:Merchant banker
Former chairman, Persimmon plc
Known For:30 year career at N M Rothschild & Sons
Boards: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.[1]

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.[1] [2]

From 2009 to June 2014, Wrigley was senior steward (effectively chairman) of the Jockey Club, succeeding Julian Richmond-Watson.[3] After serving a five-year term, he was succeeded by Roger Weatherby.[3]

In December 2017, Wrigley resigned as chairman of Persimmon plc over his role in awarding Jeff Fairburn, the CEO, a £128 million bonus.[4] 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.[4]

Personal life

Wrigley is married to Venetia, they live in Ganton, North Yorkshire, and have two daughters and one son.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wrigley eases into his new role. The Yorkshire Post. 15 December 2017. 11 August 2005.
  2. Web site: Executive Profile: Nicholas H. T. Wrigley . Bloomberg LP. 17 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Nicholas Wrigley steps down as Senior Steward of the Jockey Club saying the body is a modern 'force for good'. Marcus. Armytage. 4 June 2014. 15 December 2017. www.telegraph.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Persimmon chair resigns over chief executive's 'obscene' £128m bonus. Rupert . Neate . 15 December 2017. The Guardian . 15 December 2017. www.theguardian.com.