Walter Gilbey (politician)
Walter Anthony Gilbey (born 26 February 1935[1]) is a British politician and entrepreneur, who is a former Member of the House of Keys on the Isle of Man.
Walter Gilbey | |
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| Born | Walter Anthony Gilbey 26 February 1935 (age 85) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Merchant banker Finance director Entrepreneur Politician |
| Years active | 1954–present (business career) 1974–2001 (political career) |
| Employer | Berkshire County Council Isle of Man Government Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Manx Telecom |
| Spouse(s) | Jenifer Price ( m. 1964) |
| Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
Early life and career
Gilbey was born on 26 February 1935 to Sir Walter Gilbey, 2nd Baronet. He was educated at Eton College and became a merchant banker in London. His other business roles have included being the Finance Director of Distillers and Vinters Ltd. He was until 2008 a Director of the Isle of Man Steam Packet, but remains director of Vannin International Securities.[2] Walter is also interested in hunting and is the Master of the Isle of Man Hunt and Secretary of the Isle of Man Horse Council.
In his 30s, he was elected to the Berkshire County Council and stood as the Conservative Party candidate for the House of Commons in Ealing Southall in 1974. Upon moving to the Isle of Man he unsuccessfully contested Glenfaba in 1976 and 1981 before being elected at the 1982 by election. He lost his seat in 2001 to David Anderson. During his time in government he was the Minister for Local Government and the Environment.
Business positions
- Chairman of Mannin Trust, 1972–82
- Chairman of Mannin International, 1982–88
- Director & Chairman of Vannin International Securities, 1972–present
- Chairman of Mannin Industries, 1972–present
- Director of Gilbey Farms Ltd., 1974–present
- Director of Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, 1976–2008[3]
- Chairman of Manx Telecom, 1986–2010[4]
Governmental positions
- Chairman of the Financial Supervision Commission, 1991–99
- Minister of Local Government and the Environment, 1999–2001
Personal life
Gilbey has been married to Jenifer (née Price) since 1964, they have 3 children together.