Terry Matthews

Sir Terence Hedley Matthews OC OBE FREng FIET (born 6 June 1943) is a Welsh-Canadian business magnate, serial high-tech entrepreneur, and Wales' first billionaire. He was the richest man in Wales until 2012, when he was surpassed by Sir Michael Moritz.

For other people named Terry Matthews, see Terry Matthews (disambiguation).

Sir

Terry Matthews

OC OBE FREng FIET
Born (1943-06-06) 6 June 1943
Newport, Wales
Nationality
  • Canadian
  • Welsh
Alma materSwansea University
OccupationChairman of Wesley Clover
SpouseAnn Matthews
Children4, including Trevor Matthews

He has founded or funded over 100 companies in the high-tech communications field, most notably Mitel and Newbridge Networks. He is the chairman of Wesley Clover and the Swansea Bay City Region board. He owns the Celtic Manor Resort, KRP Properties, the Brookstreet Hotel, and the Marshes Golf Club.

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