Hugh Sykes
Sir Hugh Ridley Sykes DL FRSA (born 12 September 1932) is an English industrialist and investor, noted for championing regeneration in and around Sheffield.[1]
Early life
[edit]Sir Hugh was born in Bristol. He was educated at Bristol Grammar School and Clare College, Cambridge, where he graduated in Law.[1]
Career
[edit]His public work in South Yorkshire includes:
- 2004-08 Chairman of Renaissance South Yorkshire;
- 2000-07 Deputy Chairman (later Chairman) of Sheffield One;
- 1988-97 Chairman of Sheffield Development Corporation.[2]
Sir Hugh is also Chairman of the Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, the first museum trust in the country.
His work has been recognised by a series of awards: Honorary Fellow, Sheffield Hallam University, 1991; Deputy Lieutenant for South Yorkshire, 1995; Honorary Doctorate in Laws, University of Sheffield, 1996 and Knight Bachelor in Her Majesty’s Birthday Honours, 1997.
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Lady (Ruby) Sykes. For some years they lived at Hallfield House, but they now live at Brookfield Manor, Hathersage which they operate as a wedding venue.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mosley, Charles, ed. (2003). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knighthood (107 ed.). Burke's Peerage & Gentry. p. 3848. ISBN 0-9711966-2-1.
- ^ Roodhouse, Simon (2010). Cultural Quarters: Principles and Practice. Intellect Books. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-84150-158-1.
- ^ "About us". Brookfield Pavilion.