John Duffield

For the English cricketer, see John Duffield (cricketer).

John Duffield (born June 1939) is the founder of Jupiter Fund Management, one of the largest fund managers operating in London.

Career

Born the son of a Doctor and educated at Harrow School, Duffield went into investment management and, having become manager of his wife's estates, moved to Switzerland as a tax exile.[1] He founded Jupiter Asset Management in 1985.[2] After selling Jupiter Asset Management to Commerzbank, he founded New Star Asset Management in 2001.[2]

Family

He was married to Vivien Clore but was divorced from her in 1976; they had one son and one daughter.[1] He now has a long-time partner, Suzy.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 What is to become of John Duffield? Evening Standard, 2 December 2008
  2. 1 2 John Duffield rebounds from fall of New Star Daily Telegraph, 15 April 2009

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