Anthony Bamford
Anthony Paul Bamford, Baron Bamford, DL is a British businessman, chairman of JCB. He succeeded his father, Joseph Cyril Bamford, as chairman and managing director of JCB in 1975, at the age of 30. He was knighted in 1990 at the age of 45. His wealth was estimated at £3.1 billion as of April 2012.
- Bamford and his family own JCB, a construction equipment manufacturer with $2.9 billion in revenues.
- His father launched JCB in a garage in Uttoxeter, England, in 1945.
- JCB sells products in 150 countries. Customers include the U.S. military.
