Jack Petchey

Biographical Information
"Jack Petchey is one of the UK's most successful businessmen. Born in East London in July 1925... So Jack Petchey decided to go it alone. With £60 to his name, he bought a motor car and founded his first Car Hire business. From there a thriving Car Sales business was formed. Jack eventually branched into property and in 1969 was introduced to the idea of a holiday complex in the Algarve, Portugal, which he still runs to this day.

"Having just celebrated his 85th birthday, there is no sign of Jack Petchey slowing down. He currently manages Petchey Holdings Plc and Petchey Leisure, a management company for several holiday resorts in Spain, Portugal and the UK.

"In 1999, he set up the Jack Petchey Foundation as he wanted to give opportunities to young people in London. Over the last ten years he has donated over £70million to schools, clubs and projects which benefit young people in London.

"In 2004 Jack was awarded an OBE at Buckingham Palace, by Her Majesty The Queen, and in 2011"

Jack Petchey CBE receives Dale Carnegie Leadership Award in September 20th 2012.