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Geoffrey De Jager (born 2nd October 1950 Oudtshoorn, South Africa) is a retired entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is currently the owner of Anglo Suisse Investments Limited alongside various charitable positions at The Rhodes University UK Trust, The Oxford Philamusica and The Sparrow Schools Foundation.
Personal life
Geoffrey was born in Oudtshoorn, South Africa, he is married to Caroline and they have four children. He Resides in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Education
Geoffrey de Jager attended Kingswood College, before graduating from Rhodes University with a B.Comm 1973. In 1975 Geoffrey graduated from Natal University with an LLB.
On 14 April 2012 Rhodes University conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa [1][2]. In 2008 Geoffrey became an honorary fellow at Trinity College, Oxford University where he is also a member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Circle[3][2].
Career
Geoffrey started out his career as a lawyer he soon turned to banking in South Africa.
Rand Merchant Bank
In 1980, Geoffrey was among the founding directors of Rand Merchant Bank with GT Ferreira, Laurie Dippenaar and Paul Harris. He served here as executive director for seven years[1][2].
Anglo Suisse Investments Holdings
The financial sector continued to be his main focus of attention after immigrating to the UK in 1987 – there establishing two stock-broking firms, and later founding together with his twin brother Douglas, an investment company, Anglo Suisse Investments Holdings that concentrated on manufacturing in South Africa, the UK and Australia. In South Africa their activities were conducted through Lenco Holding Limited which was engaged in the manufacture of blow moulding PVC and plastic containers and injection-moulded caps for the packaging industry and also produced foamed styrene trays for the food industry and PVC cling film [1][2].
One of Anglo Suisse’s main UK companies was Sharp Interpack – a company in which the De Jagers invested heavily, and one of the first food-packaging companies in the UK to make extensive use of recycled materials – so successfully that in 2009, at the prestigious Best Factory Awards ceremony it received the top award for its commitment to health, safety and the environment. Demonstrating that environmentalism can be compatible with business success, Sharp captured more than 60% of the UK’s packaging market by 2010. In 2010 this was sold for an undisclosed amount to Groupe Guillin [4][4].
Other Business Interests
These have not been Geoffrey de Jager’s only business interests – others include a company involved in the high-tech extraction and analysis of DNA. He has served on numerous boards including, Lenco Holdings Limited and Malbak Ltd. [5][5]
Charitable works and other donations
Geoffrey is a patron of the Sparrow Schools Foundation, which provides remedial and special needs education to disadvantaged primary school children living in Johannesburg.
Geoffrey has extended his benefaction to Oxford University, particularly to Trinity College, established to honour those who have made a substantial contribution to Oxford through their philanthropy [5][6].
Geoffrey has been in his role as a trustee of the Rhodes University UK Trust for several years [7][7], and as chair of the Trust since last year. This Trust is a registered UK charity and provides funding and support for the university’s educational activities. In his new role as chair Geoffrey de Jager has re-aligned the work of the Trust, opening new doors and networking opportunities. [5][5]
In January 2014, Geoffrey was awarded the title of Life President of Oxford Philamusica for his loyal and unwavering support and outstanding contributions to Oxford Philomusica. The Oxford Philamuscia is Oxford University’s orchestra in residence which collaborates with the faculty of music in educational programmes for the student community. [8][8]
Geoffrey and his wife Caroline have been significant benefactors of Oxford’s Ashmolean museum [9][9]. They are mentioned as donor for the museum's successful 2012 acquisition of an important Manet painting [10][9] "Ashmolean Buys Manet for £7.83m" (Press release). YESNI Website. 8 August 2012.</ref>.
In 2012 Geoffrey was appointed as a new member of the international council at The Global Leadership Fund[8][11]
References
- ^ a b c Rhodes University Alumni Team & Board. "Rhodes University Team".
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- ^ a b Groupe Guillin Company History. "Groupe Guillin Company History".
- ^ a b c d e Rhodes University Alumni Website. "Rhodes University Alumni Website". Cite error: The named reference "Rhodes University Announcement" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
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- ^ a b c Oxford Philomusica Site. "Geoffrey de Jager becomes Life President". Cite error: The named reference "Oxford Philomusica Site" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c Ashmolean Website. "Saved For The Public: Edouard Manet's Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus Acquired By The Ashmolean".
- ^ Ashmolean Website. "Exhibitions: Westmorland: Supporters".
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