James Man (1755–1823) was the founder of Man Group.
Born in Whitechapel and apprenticed to a William Humphrey as a barrel maker, James Man decided to establish his own business as a sugar-broker in 1783.1
In 1784, he secured a contract to supply the Royal Navy with rum.2 This business grew into Man Group, a substantial investment management business. He retired in 1819 and moved to Dartmouth, Devon, where he died in 1823.3
Family
James Man married Sarah Roberts in 1781.3
References
References
- "Money pours into Man Group's funds". The Times. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- "Man Group buys Silvermine for $23.5m". Financial Times. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- "Death notice of James Man in the Gentleman's Magazine; Death Notice of Sarah Roberts". Retrieved 23 August 2021.