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David McMurtry (David Roberts McMurtry) was born on 15 March, 1940 in Clontarf, Ireland, is an Irish businessman. Discover David McMurtry'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 84 years old?
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David Roberts McMurtry |
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| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
15 March 1940 |
| Birthday |
15 March |
| Birthplace |
Clontarf, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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He is a member of famous Chairman with the age 84 years old group.
David McMurtry Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, David McMurtry height not available right now. We will update David McMurtry's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is David McMurtry's Wife?
His wife is Teresa Adams
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| Wife |
Teresa Adams |
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Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
David McMurtry Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David McMurtry worth at the age of 84 years old? David McMurtry’s income source is mostly from being a successful Chairman. He is from Ireland. We have estimated David McMurtry'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 |
Chairman |
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Timeline
Sir David Roberts McMurtry, (born 15 March 1940) is an Irish-British billionaire, the co-founder and executive chairman of Renishaw plc, the UK's largest supplier of metrology equipment.
As of October 2021, his net worth was estimated at US$1.3 billion.
He was brought up in Dublin and educated at Mountjoy School (now the Mount Temple Comprehensive School) in Dublin.
McMurtry joined Bristol Aero Engines as an apprentice in 1958.
In 1966, following an acquisition, he found himself employed by Rolls-Royce plc where he became Deputy Chief Designer and Assistant Chief of Engine Design at Filton.
In 1973, while working on Concorde's engines, he designed his first trigger probe.
He worked on the Turbo-Union RB199 engine.
In 1973, he joined his former colleague John Deer to set up Renishaw plc.
The company floated on the Unlisted Securities Market in 1983, and gained a full listing the following year.
In 1987, McMurtry acquired the patents for his trigger probes from Rolls-Royce plc and began to exploit the patents himself.
In 1989, he became a Royal Designer for Industry.
McMurtry was awarded the CBE in 1994 and was knighted in the 2001 New Year Honours.
McMurtry received an honorary doctorate from Heriot-Watt University in 1998.
In 2001, McMurtry was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
In 2001, McMurtry started work on Swinhay House.
Now complete, the "£30m futuristic eco-house" appeared in an episode of the BBC television series Sherlock.
In 2008, the University of Bath awarded him an honorary doctorate.
In 2011, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
He won the Institute of Physics Swan Medal and Prize in 2012.
In 2018, McMurtry stepped down as chief executive of Renishaw and was replaced by marketing and sales director William Lee.
On 2 March 2021, McMurtry, along with John Deer, indicated that they wished to dispose of their entire holdings in Renishaw, comprising some 53% of the shares, as 'we recognise that neither of us is getting any younger'.
The Renishaw board then announced that it was launching a formal sale process for the entire company.
This process was terminated on 7 July 2021, the board concluding that none of the proposals met their objectives.
McMurty and his wife, Teresa, have two sons and a daughter.
He lives in Wotton-under-Edge, England.
