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Lyndon Lea was born on 13 January, 1969 in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, is an English financier and investor. Discover Lyndon Lea'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 55 years old?

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Occupation Financier, investor
Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 13 January 1969
Birthday 13 January
Birthplace Morecambe, Lancashire, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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1969

Lyndon Lea (born 13 January 1969) is an English financier and investor, known for co-founding Lion Capital which specializes in making investments in the consumer sector.

Notable previous and current consumer brands owned by Lion have included Weetabix, Jimmy Choo, Wagamama, Kettle Foods and AllSaints.

Lea was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, England.

His mother was a hairdresser and his father was an engineer who loved travel.

Lea spent his childhood growing up in South Africa, Botswana and moved at aged 13 to Canada, where he became a citizen.

1990

In 1990, after graduating in business administration from the University of Western Ontario, his career started in the mergers and acquisitions department of Goldman Sachs in New York working primarily on consumer deals.

1992

He returned to London in 1992 and, after a brief spell in the investment-banking division of Schroders, he was recruited with Neil Richardson, to start the European affiliate (Glenisla) of industry giant KKR.

1998

In 1998 he was spotted by Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst and brought in to launch their new European business.

At Hicks Muse he worked with consumer brands ranging from Mumm & Perrier-Jouet champagne brands to Typhoo tea and Branston Pickle.

2003

He also oversaw the flotations of Yell Group, the UK phone directories business, in 2003, and Premier Foods in 2004.

2004

In 2004, Lea gained prominence by separating the European business he ran from its ailing American parent, Hicks Muse.

Along with Robert Darwent, his Hicks Muse colleague, Lea co-founded Lion Capital and turned Lion Capital into one of the best-known firms in the investment business.

Lea and Lion have invested in over 100 consumer brands in Europe and North America.

The company currently employs 30 investment executives.

Lea is known for his hands-on investing style and his ownership of high-profile fashion brands such as Jimmy Choo, AllSaints and John Varvatos has made him a staple of the UK and New York press.

Not all of Lion's investments have been successful.

Notably, La Senza, which Lea admits was one of the riskier investments for Lion, was not successful.

Lea's career has been characterised by diverse company holdings including:

Lea has also served on the board of several public companies including Harry Winston, American Apparel, Yell Group and Premier Foods.

In a personal capacity, Lea is an active supporter and advocate for Not For Sale, a charity that raises awareness of modern day slavery.

2011

In July 2011 Zacara won the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship, at Cowdray Park, West Sussex.

The following April, Lea's team also won the U.S. Open Polo Championship.

2013

In 2013, Lea's team again won the U.S. Open Championships, achieving back-to-back victories.

This was followed later in 2013 by an undefeated sweep of the UK season in which Lea's team won the Queen's Cup and again won the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open Championship.

2014

In 2014, Zacara once again won the prestigious Cartier Queen's Cup.

Lea owns a polo ranch in Santa Barbara, California where he has reportedly hosted several lavish summer parties at his Californian beach house which have included entertainment from acts such as Cirque du Soleil and beautiful women.

Lea also studies Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

2015

In August 2015, Lea married long-time girlfriend, model Sophie Dickens, whom he met at a charity polo match in 2010.

Lea is an avid polo player.

His team Zacara, is named after his children.