George Garfield Weston (born 4 March 1964) is a British businessman, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Associated British Foods.[1] He is a member of the Weston family.
George G. Weston | |
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| Born | George Garfield Weston 4 March 1964 (age 60) United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford Harvard Business School |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Associated British Foods |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Garry Weston |
| Relatives | Jana Khayat (sister) Guy Weston (brother) |
Early life and family background
editGeorge G. Weston was born on 4 March 1964 in the United Kingdom.[2] He is the son of Garry Weston and Mary Ruth Kippenberger.[2]
Weston attended the Westminster School[2] and then New College, Oxford. He holds an MA in PPE and an MBA from Harvard Business School.[2]
Career
editWeston was managing director of Westmill Foods (who make Allinson Flour) from 1992-8, then Allied Bakeries from 1999-2003.[2] He was chief executive of George Weston Foods Ltd (Australia) from 2003-5.[2] He became CEO of ABF plc in 2005.[2]
Personal life
editWeston married Katharine Acland, daughter of Sir Antony Acland, in January 1996 in Windsor and Maidenhead.[2] They have three sons (born March 2001, April 2002 and July 2004) and one daughter (born September 1999).[2]