| Name: | Lord Irvine Laidlaw |
| Net Worth: | US$1 billion |
| Source of Wealth: | Institute for International Research |
| Born: | December 22, 1942 |
| Age: | |
| Country: | UK |
| Wife: | Christine Laidlaw |
| Children: | n/a |
| Residence: | Monaco |
| Private Jet: | (VP-BLW) Gulfstream G550 (sold) |
| Yacht: | Lady Christine |
Lord Irvine Laidlaw, born on December 22, 1942, is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known as the founder of the Institute for International Research (IIR). He is married to Christine Laidlaw and is a former member of the House of Lords.
As the world’s largest conference organizer, IIR has made a name for itself in the yacht industry as the organizer of the annual Monaco Yacht Show. At its peak, IIR operated in 35 countries, organizing 4,000 conferences each year. In 2005, Laidlaw sold IIR to Informa Group for approximately $1 billion.
Following the sale of IIR, Laidlaw invested in a substantial real estate portfolio and clean energy sources, including a wind-farm project.
In 1988, Lord Laidlaw founded Abbey Business Centres, providing serviced office spaces, meeting room facilities, and virtual office packages.
Lord Laidlaw’s current net worth is estimated to be around $1 billion.
An active philanthropist, Laidlaw has donated $10 million to the University of Leeds to establish the Laidlaw Library. In Scotland, he founded the Laidlaw Youth Trust, which supports causes related to disadvantaged children and young people. The Laidlaw Foundation continues this mission globally, focusing on education for children worldwide.
https://laidlawfoundation.com/lord-laidlaw/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irvine_Laidlaw,_Baron_Laidlaw
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He lives with his wife Christine Laidlaw in a large penthouse overlooking the harbor of Monaco. He also owns a large estate in South Africa. We believe he also owns a castle in Scotland, but have not been able to identify the property.
He is the owner of the Feadship motor yacht Lady Christine. He used to own a 55-meter Oceanco yacht, also named Lady Christine (now Queen Mavia) and he owned the Feadship yacht SeaFlower.
Laidlaw is also an active regatta sailor and owns and has owned many sailing yachts, all named Highland Fling.
His latest sailing yacht is the Botin 56 Highland Fling 16. And he still owns his Swan Highland Fling 15.
He used to own a Gulfstream G550 with registration VP-BLW. He sold the jet. He also owns a Eurocopter EC130, with registration N130LL. the helicopter is based on his yacht Lady Christine.
The Gulfstream G550 is a long-range business jet that is manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics. It is one of the most advanced and capable business jets on the market, known for its speed, comfort, and versatility.
The G550 has a range of 6,750 nautical miles (12,501 km), which allows it to fly non-stop on long-haul routes such as New York to Hong Kong. It is equipped with two Rolls-Royce engines and a spacious and luxurious cabin that can accommodate up to 19 passengers.
The G550 is known for its advanced avionics and flight deck, which provides the pilot with a high level of situational awareness and control. The aircraft is equipped with a suite of advanced navigation and communication systems, as well as a number of safety features, including an enhanced vision system, a traffic collision avoidance system, and an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) system.
In addition to its performance and capabilities, the G 550 is also renowned for its comfort and luxury. The aircraft features a spacious and well-appointed cabin that is designed for maximum comfort and convenience. It is equipped with a range of amenities, including a full galley, a private lavatory, and a entertainment system.
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