Simon Keswick
Quick Facts
Biography
Simon Lindley Keswick FRSA (born 20 May 1942) is a Scottish businessman and the younger brother of Sir Chips Keswick and Sir Henry Keswick.
Early life and education
Part of the Keswick family business dynasty, he is the son of Sir William Keswick and Mary Lindley, and the grandson of Henry Keswick. He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge.
Career
He is a director of Matheson & Co. (owned by Jardine Matheson Holdings), Fleming Mercantile Investment Trust, Hanson plc, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He was previously Chairman of the Kwik Save Group plc.
A Cheltenham Town supporter, he was a director on the club's board until resigning in January 2009.
Personal life
In 1971, he married Emma Chetwode, daughter of Major George David Chetwode and Lady Willa Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound. They have two sons and two daughters.