Derek Laud
British political lobbyist (born 1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Derek George Henry Laud FRSA (born 9 August 1964[citation needed]) is a British banker, author, journalist, broadcaster and visiting professor. He has other wide business interests, including as Adviser to Lord Glendonbrook, the former Chairman of Channel Four and owner of BMI airlines. Laud was one of the lead speakers at the Financial Times (FT) Global Wealth Summit in London and spoke about Diversity and Inclusion in the wealth management sector.
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Derek Laud | |
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Born | Derek George Henry Laud (1964-08-09)9 August 1964 |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Alma mater | University of Oxford |
Occupation(s) | Banker, Businessman, Private Equity and former speechwriter |
Employer | Stanhope Capital |
Known for | Big Brother |
Website | www |
He is the Chairman of the Foundation Board of Lucy Cavendish College at the University of Cambridge. He also Chairs the North American Committee for Cambridge. He has been an accredited journalist and has written on social and political affairs, travel and tennis.
Laud is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He is Pro Chancellor at London South Bank University and visiting professor in the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. He is a former political lobbyist, with specialist knowledge of the financial services regulatory sector. Laud is a partner in the private banking sector and clients include ultra high net worth individuals. He is also Senior Adviser at Stern & Co, a Rothschild and Goldsmith family wealth management company. He currently sits on the board of the Overseas Territories and is executive director. Laud has been a political adviser and professional speechwriter.
Laud is co-founder and executive director of the New City Initiative, a think tank for the finance sector.[1] He is also a partner, partnership secretary, Director of the advisory board, and Director of Global Corporate Affairs at wealth management company Stanhope Capital LLP. Laud was the first black member of the Conservative Monday Club and was the first black master of foxhounds in the United Kingdom. He was also a contestant on the 2005 series of the British reality television show Big Brother.