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Lloyd DorfmanEnglish billionaire, founder and head of the company "Travelex"
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Biography of Lloyd Dorfman
Lloyd Dorfman is an English billionaire, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairman of Travelex. He is currently a board member of M&C Saatchi plc, the governor of St Paul's School (his alma mater), and the chairman of The Prince's Trust Development. Dorfman has also been named an honorary fellow of St Peter's College, Oxford.
Early Life and Career
Lloyd Dorfman was born in England and currently resides in London with his wife and three children. His career is primarily focused on finance. He started his own business with the creation of a small currency exchange located in central London.
Travelex
Over the course of more than ten years, Dorfman's company, Travelex, has grown to become the world's largest organization specializing in currency exchange and other financial services. The company operates in thirty-five countries and enjoys widespread popularity. Under Dorfman's leadership, Travelex expanded and solidified its reputation. In 2001, the company acquired Thomas Cook Global & Financial Services, making Travelex the first non-bank private currency company in the world.
Achievements
In 2001, Lloyd Dorfman was named the winner of the Consumer Business Category at the UK Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, presented by Ernst & Young, Citibank, and The Times. The following year, he received the UK Entrepreneurial Award from the British American Chamber of Commerce and the Free Enterprise Award from the Institute of Economic Affairs, both recognizing his exceptional entrepreneurial achievements.
Current Endeavors
In addition to his business ventures, Lloyd Dorfman is actively involved in philanthropy. He serves as a board member of M&C Saatchi plc, the governor of St Paul's School, the chairman of The Prince's Trust Development, and an honorary fellow of St Peter's College, Oxford.
