Angad Paul

Angad Paul
Angad Paul, January 2013
Born (1970-06-06)6 June 1970
London, England
Died 8 November 2015(2015-11-08) (aged 45)
London, England
Nationality British
Alma mater Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation CEO, Caparo plc
Spouse(s) Michelle Bonn
Parent(s) Swraj Paul, Baron Paul

Angad Paul (6 June 1970 – 8 November 2015) was a British businessman and film producer.

Background and education

He was born on 6 June 1970,[1] the youngest son of the billionaire entrepreneur and politician Swraj Paul, Baron Paul.[2] He attended Harrow School and received a degree in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[2][1]

Career

He was CEO of Caparo Industries, having taken over from his father in 1996. He also produced films, including [2] Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch,[3] and The Tournament.

Personal life

In March 2005, Paul was married to media lawyer Michelle Bonn in a ceremony held at Lancaster House.[4] They had two children.[2]

Death

Paul died on 8 November 2015 after falling from his penthouse home, an eight-storey building in Portland Place, central London.[5] The police stated that there were no suspicious circumstances.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Williamson, Marcus (10 November 2015). "Angad Paul: Head of the Caparo steel empire who also helped fund such films as 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'". The Independent. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Caparo steel boss Angad Paul dies after falling from London flat". The Guardian. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Caparo boss Angad Paul dies after falling from penthouse flat". BBC News.
  4. ↑ Roy, Amit (19 March 2005). "Lord Paul hosts wedding party to outdo Versailles spectacular". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  5. ↑ Ward, Victoria (9 November 2015). "Son of Lord Paul, the billionaire steel magnate, plunges to his death as the family business collapses". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
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