Age, Biography and Wiki
David McCorkell was born on 26 February, 1955 in Derry, Northern Ireland, is a British businessman and Lord Lieutenant. Discover David McCorkell'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 69 years old?
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| Occupation |
Company Director |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
26 February 1955 |
| Birthday |
26 February |
| Birthplace |
Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Director with the age 69 years old group.
David McCorkell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, David McCorkell height not available right now. We will update David McCorkell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is David McCorkell's Wife?
His wife is Susan, née Goodbody
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Susan, née Goodbody |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 daughter, 1 son |
David McCorkell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David McCorkell worth at the age of 69 years old? David McCorkell’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated David McCorkell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Director |
David McCorkell Social Network
Timeline
Having previously farmed and worked for the family business, Wm McCorkell & Co Ltd, who operated the McCorkell Line from 1778.
His ancestor William McCorkell set up the McCorkell Line in 1778, the family shipping business.
David William McCorkell (born 26 February 1955) is a British businessman and Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, the third successive generation of the McCorkell family to be appointed as one of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants.
McCorkell is the second son of Colonel Sir Michael McCorkell KCVO OBE CStJ TD JP and Lady McCorkell OBE, daughter of Lieut Colonel E. B. Booth, DSO, of Darver Castle, Dundalk, County Louth.
McCorkell was born in Derry before being educated in England at Charterhouse.
His father had commanded the regiment in the 1960s and became Honorary Colonel of the North Irish Horse in 1975.
Whilst working in Northern Ireland, McCorkell also served in the Territorial Army in North Irish Horse in the 1970s.
Desmond was Managing Director and later Chairman of J & L F Goodbody Ltd. They have two children; Camilla McCorkell born in 1986 and Christopher McCorkell born in 1988.
Christopher is married to Gemma McCorkell, an ENT surgeon.
His mother Lady McCorkell OBE founded the Derry Red Cross during The Troubles.
Ronald Colville, 2nd Baron Clydesmuir KT CB MBE TD was his uncle and also served as a Lord Lieutenant (of Lanarkshire).
The McCorkells, who are originally from Scotland, are from the Clan McCorquodale and share similar armorial bearings.
They are also a sept of Clan Gunn.
McCorkell is a descendant of The Earls and Countesses of Longford and King Edward III.
McCorkell changed career and moved into investment management, joining Bell Lawrie White, which was bought by Brewin Dolphin in 1993.
His father served as Lord Lieutenant for 25 years, and was knighted with the KCVO for his service, in 1994.
David was appointed chair of the Northern Irish Lord-Lieutenants in 2022, representing Northern Ireland on the Association of Lord-Lieutenant's Committee in London.
He joined the plc board of Brewin Dolphin in 2006 and in 2007 became head of investment management, retiring in 2012.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.
He served on the Committee of Down Royal Racecourse from 2014–19 and is now a Committee Member of the Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders.
He was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Antrim in 2014, and appointed Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim in June 2019.
He is the third successive generation of the McCorkell family to be appointed as one of Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants.
His late father, Colonel Sir Michael, and his great uncle, Sir Dudley McCorkell, both served as Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry, the neighbouring Lieutenancy.
He was elected to the Turf Club (Ireland), the regulatory body for horse racing in Ireland in 2016.
On 1 January 2020, David was appointed as a Board Member of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) and as a Steward of the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (INHS).
He is a Trustee and Member of the SSAFA Council in London and the Regional Representative for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
He was appointed Honorary Colonel of 1st (NI) Battalion ACF in August 2020
He was appointed as a Knight of the Order of St John and Knight Commander of the Commandery of Ards in 2021.
The Commandery of Ards overseas the work of the Order of St John in Northern Ireland.
McCorkell married Susan Mary, daughter of Desmond Goodbody, a prominent family of Clara County Offaly.
