Emmanuel Kaye
British industrialist (1914–1999)
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Sir Emmanuel Kaye CBE (29 November 1914 – 28 February 1999) was a British industrialist and philanthropist associated with Lansing Bagnall, an electric forklift manufacturer, and with the Kaye Organisation. [1][2]
November 29, 1914
Sir Emmanuel Kaye CBE | |
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| Born | Emmanuel Kagarlitzky November 29, 1914 Russia |
| Died | February 28, 1999 (aged 84) |
| Occupations | Industrialist, philanthropist |
| Known for | Leadership of Lansing Bagnall; founding the Kaye Organisation |
| Spouse | Lady Elizabeth Kaye |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1967); Knight Bachelor (1974) |
Early life and background
Kaye was born in Russia, the son of wheat merchant Zelman Kagarlisky (1877/1878–1926; his name was also spelled "Zalman Kagarlitzky") and his wife, Chassia Annie (1885/6–1943), a botanist. The family came to England when he was young, settling in London.[1] Emmanuel was educated at Richmond Hill School, leaving to work for a small engineering firm at the age of 15.[3][4] In 1934, his mother changed the family name to "Kaye".[5][6]
Career
In 1940, Kaye founded J. E. Shay Ltd., described as precision gauge tool and instrument makers.[1] In 1943, he took over Lansing Bagnall, a maker of electric forklift trucks and related equipment.[1][2]
Kaye later served as founder and chairman of the Kaye Organisation, described as a group with allied companies in Switzerland and Germany, and he chaired Lansing Bagnall and other associated companies.[1][2] A 1996 Independent report described him as a multi-millionaire, award-winning industrialist and a former leading figure in the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).[7]
He was a donor to Tony Blair's Labour Leader's Office Fund before the 1997 General Election.[8] Kaye was associated with[vague] the Labour Friends of Israel.[9][verification needed]
Philanthropy
The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 280281).[10]
Among major beneficiaries of his philanthropy was Emmanuel College, Cambridge, which made him an Honorary Member in 1994. He was Vice-Chairman (1981-85) and Chairman (1985–99) of the Thrombosis Research Trust.[citation needed]
Public roles
Kaye's public activities included involvement with the Confederation of British Industry and membership of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art.[1][2] He was also a trustee of the Glyndebourne Opera from 1979 to 1984.[1][2]
Personal life
In 1946, Kaye married Elizabeth, daughter of Mark Cutler; they had a son and two daughters.[11] He was appointed C.B.E. in 1967,[12] and Knight Bachelor in 1974.[13]
