Duncan Davidson (businessman)
Duncan Henry Davidson is the founder of Persimmon plc, one of the United Kingdom's largest housebuilding businesses. In 2018, it was reported that his wealth had risen by £32million and he was worth £175million.Career
Born the grandson of the 15th Duke of Norfolk and educated at Ampleforth College, Davidson went into the British Army in 1959 and served in the Royal Scots Greys for four years. In 1963 he joined George Wimpey where he managed construction work in Iran.
In 1965 he founded Ryedale Homes which he sold seven years later to Comben Homes for £1m.
In 1972 he founded Persimmon plc and expanded it into one of the United Kingdom's largest housebuilding businesses. He retired as Executive Chairman in 2006 but remains Life President.
He owns of land in Northumberland and lives at Lilburn Tower near Wooler.Family
Duncan Davidson married Sarah in 1966; the couple have four daughters.
