James Hughes-Hallett


James Wyndham John Hughes-Hallett, CMG, SBS was a British businessman and investor. He was Chairman of the Swire Group between 2005 and 2015. His sister is the author Lucy Hughes-Hallett. Hughes-Hallett died on 12 October 2019, at the age of 70.

Career

Hughes-Hallett was educated at Eton College and Merton College, Oxford.
He began his career as an articled clerk with Dixon Wilson Tubbs & Gillett. He worked with the Swire Group in the following positions.
He was also Chairman, Cathay Pacific Ltd and Director, HSBC Holdings Ltd.

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