Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, 3rd Baron Hesketh
- Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, 3rd Baron Hesketh
Thomas Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, 3rd Baron Hesketh KBE PC (born 28 October, 1950), is a British Conservative politician. For most of his life, he has preferred to be addressed by his middle name.
He was Minister for Industry between 1990 and 1991. On 22 May of that year, he became "Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms" (Government Chief Whip in the House of Lords), a position he kept until the 16 September, 1993. In 1997, he was invested as a Knight Commander of the British Empire.
Known for his love of motor racing, he founded Hesketh Racing in 1972, best known for competing in Formula One from 1973 to 1978. The team was famous for its flamboyant and patriotic approach to the sport and for refusing sponsorship. Between 1973 and 1975 the team had some success with the English driver James Hunt, including winning the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix.
He later was president of the British Racing Drivers' Club from 1993 to 2000.
In 1994 he helped set up British Mediterranean Airways, later known as BMED. He also became chairman of the new airline. A role in which he continued until early 2007 when BMED was purchased for £30 Million by UK Airline BMI
In 2003/2004, he became Treasurer of the Conservative Party. He is chairman of The Conservative Party Foundation, a deputy Chairman of Babcock International plc
In 2006, he sold the family seat Easton Neston, at Towcester, Northamptonshire, attributed to the English baroque architect, Nicholas Hawksmoor, with the estate.
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