Guy Weston is the eldest son of Garry Weston and Mary Weston, and brother of George G Weston.
13 Facts About Guy Weston
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Guy Weston was educated at Westminster School and Merton College, Oxford.
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Guy Weston read for the Bar, and then took an MBA at INSEAD.
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Guy Weston was the managing director of Jacksons of Piccadilly from 1990 to 1993, and Ryvita from 1993 to 2000.
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Guy Weston was the chairman of Heal's from 2001 to 2012.
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Guy Weston was a non-executive director of Carpetright from 2005 to 2011.
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Guy Weston has been the chairman of Wittington Investments since 2012.
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In December 2020, Sir Guy Weston was recognized for the expertise and strategic advice devoted both to the Foundation and the charities it has supported during his 20-year Chairmanship and 35-year role as Trustee.
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Guy Weston serves on the board of trustees of the Thrombosis Research Institute.
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Guy Weston is an honorary fellow of Merton College, Oxford and an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Art.
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Guy Weston has led a number of successful campaigns to help charities raise funds for causes, including the Bodleian Library in Oxford and Westminster Abbey He has given his expertise to support charities' strategy and income, including serving on the advisory panel for the Royal Society and chairing the commercial enterprise for the Imperial War Museum.
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Guy Weston was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to philanthropy and charity.
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Guy Weston married Charlotte Emily Brunet in 1986; they have three sons and one daughter.