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Gerald Ronson

Gerald Maurice Ronson, CBE (born 27 April 1939) is a business tycoon, and philanthropist.

Career

Aged 15, Ronson left school and joined his father in the family furniture business, named Heron after his father Henry. The company expanded into property development, at first with small residential projects, later with commercial and office properties too. By 1967 the company was active in seven European countries and fifty-two British municipalities. In the mid-1960s Ronson brought the first self-service petrol retail outlets to the United Kingdom.

Heron International

By the early 1980s Heron was one of the largest private companies in the United Kingdom, with assets of over £1.5 billion. By the 1990s, it almost collapsed with debts of over £1 billion owed to 11,000 bondholders. The company survived with loans from Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch, Craig McCaw, Oracle Corporation's founder, Larry Ellison, and others.

Ronson's more recent additional business ventures include Ronson Capital Partners, an investment firm he established to invest opportunistically in real estate assets in the UK; and Rontec Investments, a consortium comprising Snax 24, Investec and Grovepoint Capital, created to acquire the assets of Total Oil UK.

Podcasts:

  • WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson CBE.

    WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson CBE. Gerald Ronson is the Chairman of CST and a JLC Trustee. He is one of the most successful businessmen of his generation and one of the most respected developers in the UK. He also invented self service petrol stations over 50 years ago. In 1956 he founded Heron Group – now called Heron International Plc – of which he is Chief Executive and is Chairman of Rontec, the third largest independent roadside retail business in the U.K.. Alongside his business interests, he is one of the most hardworking and generous philanthropists in the UK today.

    published: 16 Jun 2020
  • Ronson's The Heron tops out

    The City's first major residential development in 30 years was topped out on Thursday. Heron International's 36-floor The Heron will be completed in 2013.

    published: 27 Apr 2012
  • Gerald Ronson, Business Tycoon - on Business Tips, being Jewish and political anti-Semitism | J-TV

    Gerald Ronson is CEO of Heron - a property company he joined aged 15. Heron became one of the largest property companies in the UK, with assets over £1.5 billion. Gerald is also the founder of the Community Security Trust - a charity which provides security services or the UK Jewish community. J-TV talks to Gerald about business tips, philanthropy, and being Jewish.

    published: 08 Aug 2017
  • Gerald Ronson at 70

    Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, with whom he wrote his autobiography - Leading From the Front, about life at 70 and his plans.

    published: 11 Jun 2009
  • Gerald Ronson on Learning the Ropes and Lessons from my Father

    Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, with whom he wrote his autobiography - Leading From the Front. Gerald talks about how learning the ropes and the lessons from his father, Henry Ronson.

    published: 11 Jun 2009
  • Gerald Ronson on Ernest Saunders & Altzheimer's

    Gerald Ronson discusses with Jeffrey Robinson, author of his autobiography - Leading From the Front - the moment when he told Ernest Saunders to fake Altzheimer's to get out prison. This is just one of the many stories in the incredible life of one of the last great British tycoons, Gerald Ronson. The autobiography is published by Mainstream and is available from www.amazon.co.uk or www.mainstreampublishing.com All profits due to Gerald Ronson go to his charity - The Gerald Ronson Charitable Foundation

    published: 08 Jun 2009
  • RNIB President's reception

    A video from the inauguration of Dame Gail Ronson DBE to welcome her as the new President of RNIB on 23 October 2012 http://www.rnib.org.uk

    published: 01 Nov 2012
  • "Her dream became a reality"

    Business leader Gerald Ronson pays tribute to Marina Smith, co-founder of the UK National Holocaust Centre and Museum, which became the birthplace of the Aegis Trust for genocide prevention. Visit the Marina H Smith Foundation at https://marinahsmithfoundation.org/ to find out more about Marina’s life, and about how you can contribute to her legacy of care for survivors and support for peace builders.

    published: 27 Sep 2022
  • Gerald Ronson on Fascism & Philanthropy

    Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, author of his autobiography - Leading from the Front - about fascism and philanthropy. The book is available now at www.amazon.co.uk.

    published: 08 Jun 2009
  • Guest of Houour, Presentation and Speech - Chabad Lubavitch UK ONE Dinner - 20 May 2013

    Harvey Rosenblatt presents the Chabad Lubavitch UK Ambassador's award to Gerald Ronson CBE and Dame Gail Ronson. Followed by a short acceptance speech by Mr. Ronson.

    published: 19 Jun 2013
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WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson CBE.
24:29

WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson CBE.

  • Order:
  • Duration: 24:29
  • Uploaded Date: 16 Jun 2020
  • views: 2507
WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson CBE. Gerald Ronson is the Chairman of CST and a JLC Trustee. He is one of the most successful businessmen of his generation and one of the most respected developers in the UK. He also invented self service petrol stations over 50 years ago. In 1956 he founded Heron Group – now called Heron International Plc – of which he is Chief Executive and is Chairman of Rontec, the third largest independent roadside retail business in the U.K.. Alongside his business interests, he is one of the most hardworking and generous philanthropists in the UK today.
https://wn.com/Wma_Talks_Inspiring_Conversations_For_The_Lockdown._Mark_Mishon_Interviews_Gerald_Ronson_Cbe.
Ronson's The Heron tops out
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Ronson's The Heron tops out

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  • Uploaded Date: 27 Apr 2012
  • views: 2053
The City's first major residential development in 30 years was topped out on Thursday. Heron International's 36-floor The Heron will be completed in 2013.
https://wn.com/Ronson's_The_Heron_Tops_Out
Gerald Ronson, Business Tycoon - on Business Tips, being Jewish and political anti-Semitism | J-TV
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Gerald Ronson, Business Tycoon - on Business Tips, being Jewish and political anti-Semitism | J-TV

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  • Duration: 5:50
  • Uploaded Date: 08 Aug 2017
  • views: 3948
Gerald Ronson is CEO of Heron - a property company he joined aged 15. Heron became one of the largest property companies in the UK, with assets over £1.5 billion. Gerald is also the founder of the Community Security Trust - a charity which provides security services or the UK Jewish community. J-TV talks to Gerald about business tips, philanthropy, and being Jewish.
https://wn.com/Gerald_Ronson,_Business_Tycoon_On_Business_Tips,_Being_Jewish_And_Political_Anti_Semitism_|_J_Tv
Gerald Ronson at 70
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Gerald Ronson at 70

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  • Duration: 2:17
  • Uploaded Date: 11 Jun 2009
  • views: 2563
Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, with whom he wrote his autobiography - Leading From the Front, about life at 70 and his plans.
https://wn.com/Gerald_Ronson_At_70
Gerald Ronson on Learning the Ropes and Lessons from my Father
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Gerald Ronson on Learning the Ropes and Lessons from my Father

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  • Duration: 6:56
  • Uploaded Date: 11 Jun 2009
  • views: 4269
Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, with whom he wrote his autobiography - Leading From the Front. Gerald talks about how learning the ropes and the lessons from his father, Henry Ronson.
https://wn.com/Gerald_Ronson_On_Learning_The_Ropes_And_Lessons_From_My_Father
Gerald Ronson on Ernest Saunders & Altzheimer's
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Gerald Ronson on Ernest Saunders & Altzheimer's

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  • Duration: 4:02
  • Uploaded Date: 08 Jun 2009
  • views: 5991
Gerald Ronson discusses with Jeffrey Robinson, author of his autobiography - Leading From the Front - the moment when he told Ernest Saunders to fake Altzheimer's to get out prison. This is just one of the many stories in the incredible life of one of the last great British tycoons, Gerald Ronson. The autobiography is published by Mainstream and is available from www.amazon.co.uk or www.mainstreampublishing.com All profits due to Gerald Ronson go to his charity - The Gerald Ronson Charitable Foundation
https://wn.com/Gerald_Ronson_On_Ernest_Saunders_Altzheimer's
RNIB President's reception
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RNIB President's reception

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  • Duration: 2:34
  • Uploaded Date: 01 Nov 2012
  • views: 1057
A video from the inauguration of Dame Gail Ronson DBE to welcome her as the new President of RNIB on 23 October 2012 http://www.rnib.org.uk
https://wn.com/Rnib_President's_Reception
"Her dream became a reality"
0:25

"Her dream became a reality"

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  • Duration: 0:25
  • Uploaded Date: 27 Sep 2022
  • views: 219
Business leader Gerald Ronson pays tribute to Marina Smith, co-founder of the UK National Holocaust Centre and Museum, which became the birthplace of the Aegis Trust for genocide prevention. Visit the Marina H Smith Foundation at https://marinahsmithfoundation.org/ to find out more about Marina’s life, and about how you can contribute to her legacy of care for survivors and support for peace builders.
https://wn.com/Her_Dream_Became_A_Reality
Gerald Ronson on Fascism & Philanthropy
4:35

Gerald Ronson on Fascism & Philanthropy

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  • Duration: 4:35
  • Uploaded Date: 08 Jun 2009
  • views: 1793
Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, author of his autobiography - Leading from the Front - about fascism and philanthropy. The book is available now at www.amazon.co.uk.
https://wn.com/Gerald_Ronson_On_Fascism_Philanthropy
Guest of Houour, Presentation and Speech - Chabad Lubavitch UK ONE Dinner - 20 May 2013
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Guest of Houour, Presentation and Speech - Chabad Lubavitch UK ONE Dinner - 20 May 2013

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  • Duration: 8:30
  • Uploaded Date: 19 Jun 2013
  • views: 1218
Harvey Rosenblatt presents the Chabad Lubavitch UK Ambassador's award to Gerald Ronson CBE and Dame Gail Ronson. Followed by a short acceptance speech by Mr. Ronson.
https://wn.com/Guest_Of_Houour,_Presentation_And_Speech_Chabad_Lubavitch_UK_One_Dinner_20_May_2013
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WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson CBE.

WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson CBE. Gerald Ronson is the Chairman of CST and a JLC Trustee. He is one of the most successful businessmen of his generation and one of the most respected developers in the UK. He also invented self service petrol stations over 50 years ago. In 1956 he founded Heron Group – now called Heron International Plc – of which he is Chief Executive and is Chairman of Rontec, the third largest independent roadside retail business in the U.K.. Alongside his business interests, he is one of the most hardworking and generous philanthropists in the UK today.
24:29
WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson CBE.
WMA Talks - Inspiring Conversations for the Lockdown. Mark Mishon interviews Gerald Ronson...
published: 16 Jun 2020
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2:45
Ronson's The Heron tops out
The City's first major residential development in 30 years was topped out on Thursday. Her...
published: 27 Apr 2012
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5:50
Gerald Ronson, Business Tycoon - on Business Tips, being Jewish and political anti-Semitism | J-TV
Gerald Ronson is CEO of Heron - a property company he joined aged 15. Heron became one of ...
published: 08 Aug 2017
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2:17
Gerald Ronson at 70
Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, with whom he wrote his autobiography - Leading Fr...
published: 11 Jun 2009
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Gerald Ronson on Learning the Ropes and Lessons from my Father
Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, with whom he wrote his autobiography - Leading Fr...
published: 11 Jun 2009
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4:02
Gerald Ronson on Ernest Saunders & Altzheimer's
Gerald Ronson discusses with Jeffrey Robinson, author of his autobiography - Leading From ...
published: 08 Jun 2009
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2:34
RNIB President's reception
A video from the inauguration of Dame Gail Ronson DBE to welcome her as the new President ...
published: 01 Nov 2012
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0:25
"Her dream became a reality"
Business leader Gerald Ronson pays tribute to Marina Smith, co-founder of the UK National ...
published: 27 Sep 2022
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4:35
Gerald Ronson on Fascism & Philanthropy
Gerald Ronson talks to Jeffrey Robinson, author of his autobiography - Leading from the Fr...
published: 08 Jun 2009
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8:30
Guest of Houour, Presentation and Speech - Chabad Lubavitch UK ONE Dinner - 20 May 2013
Harvey Rosenblatt presents the Chabad Lubavitch UK Ambassador's award to Gerald Ronson CBE...
published: 19 Jun 2013
Play in Full Screen

Gerald Ronson

Gerald Maurice Ronson, CBE (born 27 April 1939) is a business tycoon, and philanthropist.

Career

Aged 15, Ronson left school and joined his father in the family furniture business, named Heron after his father Henry. The company expanded into property development, at first with small residential projects, later with commercial and office properties too. By 1967 the company was active in seven European countries and fifty-two British municipalities. In the mid-1960s Ronson brought the first self-service petrol retail outlets to the United Kingdom.

Heron International

By the early 1980s Heron was one of the largest private companies in the United Kingdom, with assets of over £1.5 billion. By the 1990s, it almost collapsed with debts of over £1 billion owed to 11,000 bondholders. The company survived with loans from Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch, Craig McCaw, Oracle Corporation's founder, Larry Ellison, and others.

Ronson's more recent additional business ventures include Ronson Capital Partners, an investment firm he established to invest opportunistically in real estate assets in the UK; and Rontec Investments, a consortium comprising Snax 24, Investec and Grovepoint Capital, created to acquire the assets of Total Oil UK.

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