Trevor Chinn
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Sir Trevor Edwin Chinn, CVO
, is a prominent British businessman and philanthropist
. He was educated at Clifton College
.
. In 1989 he initiated the Lex Report on Motoring (now the RAC Report on Motoring), the most authoritative study of motorists' attitudes in Britain.
He has become a successful entrepreneur. He is Senior Adviser, CVC Capital Partners; Chairman of ITIS plc, a traffic information company; Chairman of Streetcar (carsharing)
, the largest UK pay-as-you-go car club, concentrating its operations around London and 5 other UK cities; Chairman of the Mayor's Fund for London and Chair of the government's Motorists` Forum.
(for which he received his knighthood in 1990), Deputy Chairman of the Royal Academy Trust.
Throughout his life he has also devoted himself to the Jewish Community in Britain and supporting the State of Israel. His roles in Jewish communal life have included Chairman (and now President) of the Joint Israel Appeal, the leading organisation in Britain supporting Israel's humanitarian needs; board member of The Jewish Community Centre for London
, President of Norwood
from 1996 to 2006; one of the founders of the Jewish Association for Business Ethics (and now Vice President). Sir Trevor currently sits on the Executive Committee of the Jewish Leadership Council
and Chair of London Mayor's Fund.
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
, is a prominent British businessman and philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
. He was educated at Clifton College
Clifton College
Clifton College is a co-educational independent school in Clifton, Bristol, England, founded in 1862. In its early years it was notable for emphasising science in the curriculum, and for being less concerned with social elitism, e.g. by admitting day-boys on equal terms and providing a dedicated...
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Business career
Chinn started his career at Lex Garages (later Lex Service plc) where he followed in his father Rosser's footsteps, ascending to the role of Managing Director in 1968 at the age of 33 and to Chairman and Chief Executive in 1973. In 1968 Lex made £1m in profits, but by the time he retired in 2003 the profits were over £85m. His most notable achievement at Lex was the acquisition of the RAC in 1999 for £425m, which completely changed the nature of the company and led to its change of name in 2001 to RAC plcRAC plc
RAC Limited is a breakdown company in the United Kingdom supplying products and services for motorists. Initially formed as the "Associate Section" of the Royal Automobile Club, it was incorporated as R.A.C. Motoring Services Ltd. in 1978. It was then sold by the members of the Royal Automobile...
. In 1989 he initiated the Lex Report on Motoring (now the RAC Report on Motoring), the most authoritative study of motorists' attitudes in Britain.
He has become a successful entrepreneur. He is Senior Adviser, CVC Capital Partners; Chairman of ITIS plc, a traffic information company; Chairman of Streetcar (carsharing)
Streetcar (carsharing)
Streetcar was the largest car sharing company in the United Kingdom, which merged with zipcar in late 2010. This article discusses Streetcars operations prior to the merger;...
, the largest UK pay-as-you-go car club, concentrating its operations around London and 5 other UK cities; Chairman of the Mayor's Fund for London and Chair of the government's Motorists` Forum.
Public roles
Chinn's leadership roles include Chief Barker of the Variety Club of Great Britain for 2 successive terms (1977 and 1978), Chairman of the Friends of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme (for which he received his CVO in 1989), Vice Chairman of the Wishing Well Appeal for Great Ormond Street HospitalGreat Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is a children's hospital located in London, United Kingdom...
(for which he received his knighthood in 1990), Deputy Chairman of the Royal Academy Trust.
Throughout his life he has also devoted himself to the Jewish Community in Britain and supporting the State of Israel. His roles in Jewish communal life have included Chairman (and now President) of the Joint Israel Appeal, the leading organisation in Britain supporting Israel's humanitarian needs; board member of The Jewish Community Centre for London
Jewish Community Centre for London
The Jewish Community Centre for London, or JCC for London, is a charitable organisation that aims to provide a way into, or back into, active Jewish life for all of London’s Jewish community.- Ethos and activies :...
, President of Norwood
Norwood (charity)
Norwood is a UK charity established in 1785 in the East End of London.In 1996, it merged with Ravenswood, a Berkshire-based charity for people with learning disabilities, to create one of the largest welfare organisations within the Jewish community....
from 1996 to 2006; one of the founders of the Jewish Association for Business Ethics (and now Vice President). Sir Trevor currently sits on the Executive Committee of the Jewish Leadership Council
Jewish Leadership Council
The Jewish Leadership Council was formed in 2003, . The Council was founded by its first Chairman, then President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Henry Grunwald QC and an array of other senior UK Jewish leaders. The JLC brings together the most senior lay leaders of the major...
and Chair of London Mayor's Fund.