Michael Lewis (businessman)

Michael Lewis (born 1959) is a South African-born British businessman in the fashion industry, and chairman of Foschini Group.

Michael Lewis
Born1959 (age 61–62)
South Africa
NationalitySouth African and British
EducationUniversity of Cape Town
OccupationBusinessman
Net worth£80 million[1]
TitleChairman, Foschini Group
Spouse(s)
Leola Lewis
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(m. 1985, divorced)​
Partner(s)Lady Kitty Spencer (engaged 2020)
Children3

Early life and education

Lewis earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Cape Town.[2]

In the 1930s, his grandfather Meyer Lewis founded the Lewis furniture retail chain, and in the 1980s, his father Stanley Lewis acquired a controlling stake in Foschini Group.[1]

Career

Lewis has been chairman of Foschini Group since 2015.[2][1]

He is an independent director at Histogenics Corporation, a partner at Oceana Investment Partners LLP, chairman at Oceana Investment Corp Ltd, and chairman at Strandbags Holdings Pty Ltd. He is on the board of directors at Histogenics Corp, Oceana Capital Partners LLP, Oceana Fund Managers (Jersey) Ltd., United Trust Bank Ltd., and Oceana Concentrated Opportunities Fund Ltd.[2]

Personal life

Lewis moved to London in the 1980s.[1] In 1985, he married Leola.[3] They have three adult children, and are now divorced.[1][4][3]

Lewis is Jewish, and in 2011, his family donated £3 million to the University of Oxford to fund the appointment of a Professor of Israel Studies.[1]

In January 2020, his engagement to English fashion model, Lady Kitty Spencer, was announced.[4]

References
  1. "Princess Diana's 29–year old niece is marrying the 60-year old chairperson of Foschini - here's what you need to know about Michael Lewis' career". Business Insider. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  2. "Foschini Group Ltd. TFG (South Africa)". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  3. "Lady Kitty Spencer, 29, is to wed fashion tycoon Michael Lewis, 60". The New Zealand Herald. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  4. Cope, Rebecca (6 January 2020). "Lady Kitty Spencer is engaged to her fashion tycoon boyfriend". Tatler. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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