JCB billionaire names youngest son chair in end to succession saga Business The billionaire boss of JCB has appointed his youngest son co-chairman, ending a succession saga at the top of the digger manufacturer. The appointment of George Bamford, Lord Bamford’s third son, to co-chair from deputy chairman, ends a long-running race to take the reins of one of Britain’s most recognisable companies. Jo Bamford, the elder [...]
JCB billionaire to hand reins to youngest son in blow to apparent heir Business The boss of JCB has named his younger son as his heir to the business, instead of his elder son and presumed heir. In an interview with the Telegraph, Lord Bamford said that his third child, George, would take over from his as head of the digger manufacturer rather than elder son Joseph, known as [...]