Douw Steyn
Douw Steyn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Douw Gerbrand Steyn December 1952 (age 71) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | founder of BGL Group |
Douw Gerbrand Steyn (born December 1952), is a South African billionaire businessman, the founder of BGL Group, a UK-based insurance and financial services company, and the parent of Comparethemarket.com
Early life
Douw Gerbrand Steyn was born in December 1952. He went to school in Linden, Johannesburg.[2] He received a bachelor's degree in 1978 from Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.[3][2]
Career
Steyn began his career as a quantity surveyor at Eskom Mega Watt Park.[3]
Steyn founded BGL Group (which was founded as Budget Insurance Company in 1992), a UK-based insurance and financial services company, and the parent of Comparethemarket.com.[4]
Personal life
In February 2013, he married Carolyn at the Saxon Boutique Hotel, where guests included Graça Machel, Timothy Moloi, and Michael de Pinna.[2]
References
- ^ "Rich List 2017: #152=, £850 million". The Sunday Times Magazine. 7 May 2017. p. 55.
- ^ a b c "R250m Palazzo Steyn reflects "my confidence in SA's future"". Biznews.com. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ a b Douw Steyn SA, B.Sc (QS). "Douw Steyn SA, B.Sc (QS): Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ "Nocookies". The Australian. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
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