Richard Emanuel

Richard Emanuel (born 29 October 1967) is a British businessman and investor. He founded his first company DX Communications at the age of 23, which grew from a one person start-up to an organisation of over 1,000 people within a 5-year period. The company was acquired by British Telecom's subsidiary BT Cellnet in September 1999. Emanuel has gone on to build a number of successful companies, with a focus on both the technology and healthy ageing sectors. In 2016 he co-founded Lumity Life with Dr Sara Palmer-Hussey,[1] and in 2020 co-founded Brain Health Network[2] - an organisation dedicated to helping people keep their brain healthy and lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's (which is the most common type of dementia).[3]

Emanuel also remains active in the technology sector, with a focus on advising high-growth companies. In March 2020 he joined the Executive Team of MARSS SAM, a technology security company, and one of the fastest growing businesses in Europe.[4]

He has received various awards and recognition during his business career, including an MBE received from Queen Elisabeth II in 2000. He has also been a member of the Young Presidents' Organization[5] since 2000, and is a past chairman of their Monaco chapter.

Early life

Richard Emanuel was born on 29 October 1967,[6] to academics Lois Emanuel (née Metcalfe) and Dr Ronald Emanuel.[7] He spent his early life in the city of Glasgow attending Hutchesons' Grammar School.[8] He was active in sports, excelling in both boxing and swimming.

Early career

In 1990, Emanuel founded his first company, DX Communications, which operated in the cellular telecoms sector.[9][10] The company was a one person start-up and was funded initially by his own savings[11] and a £500 loan from his grandmother, Ivy. In the years that followed, DX grew to an organisation of over 1,000 people, with operations across the UK. In September 1999, the company was acquired by British Telecom's subsidiary BT Cellnet for a reported £42m.[9] Emanuel remained active in the telecom and technology sector through the 2000s, building a number of companies in mainland Europe and North Africa.[12]

Business career

Emanuel's primary business and investment focus is on both the technology and healthy ageing sectors. He is the co-founder of Lumity Life, a company providing a healthy ageing and immune support supplement range, which has been supported by both Yasmin Le Bon[13] and Helena Christensen, among a number of other celebrities and wellness influencers.

In 2020, Emanuel co-founded Brain Health Network, an organisation dedicated to helping people lower their risk of dementia and to keep their brain healthy as they age. He became interested in the emerging research indicating that it is possible to significantly lower the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s (the most common type of dementia) – in part by maintaining a healthy brain.[14] This area is of personal importance for Emanuel, whose mother had dementia.

Alongside this, Emanuel remains active in the technology sector. In March 2020 he joined the Executive Team of MARSS SAM, a technology security company focussed on the protection of lives and critical infrastructure, and one of the fastest growing companies in Europe.[4]

Personal life

In 2008 Emanuel married Judith Halmshaw,[15] a businesswoman and founder of the men's yoga wear brand Warrior Addict.[16] The couple, who have two children, separated in 2016.

Awards and nominations

Emanuel has received various business awards and honours throughout his career including an MBE presented by Queen Elisabeth at Buckingham Palace in 2000.[17][18]

References

  1. Lumity Life website
  2. "www.brain.health - helping keep your brain healthy". www.brain.health. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  3. "Types of dementia". Alzheimer's Society. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  4. "Extrasensory Protection and AI Security Technology". MARSS. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  5. Young President Organisation website
  6. "Richard John Metcalfe EMANUEL". Companies House. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  7. "Dr Ron Emanuel A remarkable contribution to Glasgow University". HeraldScotland. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  8. "Ringing the changes". The Herald. Herald & Times Group. 17 July 1996. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  9. "UK: Scotland Phone firms ring up £42m deal". BBC Online Network. 6 September 1999. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  10. Greenwood, Michael (26 February 1998). "Fast Track: CV: Richard Emanuel founder and MD of mobile phone retailer DX communications". Independent. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  11. "Entrepreneur of the year: Richard Emanuel". Pride of Britain Awards. 1999. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  12. Tomkinson, Martin (21 February 2008). "The UK's richest young entrepreneurs: Top ten". The Telegraph. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  13. Ranscombe, Sian (28 July 2016). "Yasmin Le Bon shares her looking-good secrets". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  14. "About us". www.brain.health. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  15. "Weddings" (PDF). The magazine of the Anglican church of Beaulieu-sur-Mer. 2008. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  16. Warrior Addict website
  17. "48 Richard Emanuel". The Scotsman. 1 December 2002. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  18. "The Queen's birthday honours". BBC News. 16 June 2000. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
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