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Revision as of 21:57, 20 April 2018
Hubert Perrodo | |
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| Born | 25 January 1944 Larmor-Baden, Morbihan, France |
| Died | 29 December 2006 (aged 62) Courchevel, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and sole owner of the oil group Perenco |
| Spouse | Carrie Perrodo |
| Children | 3 |
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.
Early life
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 petrol 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.
Later life
He died on 29 December 2006 — one month before his 63rd birthday — in a hiking accident, descending La Dent du Villard mountain trail near Courchevel.[1]
Personal life
He was married to Ka Yee Wong, later known as Carrie Perrodo.[2] They had three children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "A Tribute to Hubert Perrodo". Perenco. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ^ "Revealed: The Frenchman, The Model, And Their $10 Billion Oil Fortune". Forbes. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2014.