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Martin Broughton
Martin Broughton had a modest childhood in London's Fulham. After Westminster City Grammar School, he completed his accountant's training. Realising that he wanted to see the world...view moreMartin Broughton had a modest childhood in London's Fulham. After Westminster City Grammar School, he completed his accountant's training. Realising that he wanted to see the world, he became a travelling auditor for the tobacco giant BAT. Twenty-two years later, and after many countries and promotions, he was appointed CEO. Since his retirement in 2004, he has been much in demand and continued to be one of the most prominent and influential businessmen of his generation. Always one for a challenge, many new business opportunities presented themselves including - Chairmanship of British Airways and its merger into the International Airlines Group, Presidency of the Confederation of British Industry, involvement in F1 Grand Prix motor racing, and Chairmanship of Liverpool Football Club at a time when a shrewd and steady hand was needed to find an acceptable new owner for this iconic club - this was not without a vigorous legal battle. Just when he thought he had fully retired, in 2022 he found himself heading a bid for Chelsea FC. Martin Broughton was knighted in 2011 for services to business All through this book run additional themes - Martin's love of music, hence its title and the chapter headings, the importance of family and finally, in partnership with his wife - Jocelyn, an abiding passion for horse racing.view less