Age, Biography and Wiki
Alex Beard (Alexander Frank Beard) was born on 3 August, 1967 in United Kingdom, is a British businessman (born 1967). Discover Alex Beard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
| Popular As |
Alexander Frank Beard |
| Occupation |
Businessman |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
3 August, 1967 |
| Birthday |
3 August |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Businessman with the age 57 years old group. He one of the Richest Businessman who was born in United Kingdom.
Alex Beard Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Alex Beard height not available right now. We will update Alex Beard's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Alex Beard's Wife?
His wife is married
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
married |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Alex Beard Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alex Beard worth at the age of 57 years old? Alex Beard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Alex Beard's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
£1.361 billion (February 2018) |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businessman |
Alex Beard Social Network
Timeline
Alexander Frank Beard (born 3 August 1967) is a British billionaire businessman, based in London.
He is chairman and founding shareholder of Adaptogen Capital, a London-based infrastructure firm.
Beard attended Gravesend Grammar School for Boys between 1980 and 1985.
He studied at Christ Church, Oxford University in 1985 and graduated with an MA in Biochemistry in 1989.
Beard joined BP as a graduate and worked there as an oil trader from 1990–94.
He joined Glencore in 1995 as a trader in Russia and FSU and took over responsibility for all trading in those areas.
In 2007, he was appointed as CEO of Glencore's worldwide oil department.
During his tenure Glencore substantially increased their global business to trade over 5Mb per day of crude and products.
Beard also created the RussNeft joint venture for production in Russia as well as invested in shipping, refining and storage assets.
He endowed a £6m fund at Christ Church which funds income support for undergraduates as part of the Oxford University Bursary Scheme and was made an honorary student of Christ Church in 2012.
He was also a donor to the Royal Marsden Oak Cancer Centre.
He joined the board of trustees for Shakespeare's Globe in London in 2017, becoming Deputy Chairman in 2019 before stepping down in 2022.
In June 2019, it was announced he would retire after 24 years with the company.
In June 2019, it was announced Beard would step down as the head of Glencore's oil division.
According to Forbes, he is worth $2.3 billion.
His new investment fund, Adaptogen Capital is focused on building a portfolio of at least 800MW of strategic storage batteries across the UK to provide stability for the UK grid as the supply of renewable energy increases.
Other ventures include being a Sponsor of Energy Transition Partners (ENTP), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company, created with the purpose of acquiring a business operating in the energy transition sector.
Beard is married, has three children and lives in London.
Established in 2020, the firm is focused on building a portfolio of storage batteries across the UK that will provide stability to the grid and storage capacity.
He is also a sponsor in Energy Transition Partners (ENTP), a special purpose acquisition company, created with the objective of acquiring a business operating in the energy transition sector.
Beard was formerly CEO of Glencore's worldwide oil operations, one of the world's largest commodity trading and mining companies.
