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Short Info
Net Worth | 1.83 billion USD |
Date Of Birth | August 14, 1950 |
Spouse | Pat Desmond |
Dermot Desmond is an Irish businessman and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of International Investment & Underwriting, a leading international investment firm. He has a net worth of $2.5 billion as of 2020.
Desmond was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1951. His father was a doctor and his mother was a nurse. He has four siblings. Desmond was educated at St. Paul’s College, Dublin, and Trinity College Dublin. He began his career in the Irish stockbroking firm of Goodbody & Company.
In 1981, Desmond founded International Investment & Underwriting (IIU), a leading international investment firm. IIU has invested in a number of companies, including Vodafone, Hibernia Bank, and Celtic Football Club. Desmond is also a major shareholder in Manchester United Football Club.
In addition to his business interests, Desmond is a keen sportsman. He is a former Irish national squash champion and has represented Ireland at the World Squash Championships. He is also a keen golfer and has a handicap of two.
Desmond is married to Sue Nye, Gordon Brown’s former private secretary. They have three children.
General Info
Full Name | Dermot Desmond |
Net Worth | 1.83 billion USD |
Date Of Birth | August 14, 1950 |
Profession | Financier, Entrepreneur, Investor |
Education | St Augustine's and Good Counsel College, New Ross |
Nationality | Irish |
Family
Spouse | Pat Desmond |
Children | Brett Desmond, Zoe Desmond |
Siblings | Michael Desmond |
Social profile links
Movies
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Nova | 2014 | TV Series documentary production coordinator - 1 episode | |
Big Brother | 2000/III | TV Series production staff |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia