Hubert Perrodo
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Hubert Perrodo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 January 1944 Larmor-Baden, Morbihan, France |
| Died | 29 December 2006 (aged 62) Courchevel, France |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and sole owner of the oil group Perenco |
| Spouse | Carrie Perrodo |
| Children | 3, including François Perrodo |
Hubert Perrodo (25 January 1944 - 29 December 2006) was a French businessman, polo player and art collector. He was the founder and sole owner of the oil group Perenco.
Hubert Perrodo was born on 25 January 1944 in Larmor-Baden in Morbihan, Brittany, to a family of fishermen.[1]
Career
He was the president of the independent oil group Perenco, which produced then more than 240,000 barrels (38,000 m3) of oil per day.[citation needed]
Polo
His polo team, Labégorce, won the Queen's Cup, in 2004. On a journey to Château Giscours, in Margaux to play polo, he learned that Château Labégorce Zédé was for sale. He bought it in August 1989 and went on to become a large wine producer. In 2001, he repurchased the Castle of Abbot Gorsse de Gorsse, in February 2002 bought Labégorce-Zédé Castle, and in June 2006 he bought the Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker.
Art collection
He was a prominent art collector, mostly focused on paintings.