Michael Uren
| Sir Michel Uren | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Michael Leal Uren 1 September 1923 |
| Education | Sherborne School |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London |
| Occupation | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Net worth | GBP£170 million[1] |
Sir John Michael Leal Uren, OBE (born 1923) is a British businessman. He served as the chairman of Civil & Marine from 1955 to 2006. He has donated GBP£40 million to his alma mater, Imperial College London.
Early life
Michael Uren was born on September 1, 1923.[2] He was educated at the Sherborne School.[2] He graduated from Imperial College London, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.[2]
Career
Uren founded Civil & Marine, a manufacturer of ground granulated blast-furnace slag, in 1955.[3] He served as its Chairman until he sold it for GBP£245 million in 2006.[1][3]
As of 2015, he is worth an estimated GBP£170 million.[1]
Philanthropy
Uren served as the chairman of the Royal London Society for the Blind.[3]
Uren donated GBP £30 million to the King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes in 2013.[4] He donated GBP£40 million to his alma mater, Imperial College London, in 2014.[1]
Personal life
Uren is a member of the Naval Club and the Naval and Military Club.[2]
Honours
Uren was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1999[3] and was knighted in the 2016 New Year Honours for philanthropic services.[5][6]
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