Founder & Managing Director at Animation Research Ltd, 1832 Asset Management
Ian Taylor
Founder & Managing Director at Animation Research Ltd | 1832 Asset Management
About Ian
Ian Roper Taylor was a British businessman known for his leadership roles in various sectors. He served as chairman and CEO of The Vitol Group, recognized as the world's largest independent energy trader. Taylor was also a significant shareholder in Harris Tweed Hebrides, the primary producer of Harris Tweed cloth, which he helped to rescue in 2005. Beyond his business endeavors, Taylor engaged in philanthropic activities; he donated to numerous prominent institutions including the Royal Opera House, the Rambert Dance Company, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Royal Academy. He contributed to the Vitruvian Group, an organization he helped to establish, and was involved in supporting cultural and educational initiatives through Speakers for Schools. Taylor was a long-term supporter of the Conservative Party and made political donations to campaigns such as Better Together during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum and the Remain campaign in the 2016 Brexit referendum. He reportedly requested the removal of his name from consideration for a knighthood in David Cameron's resignation honours list, reportedly in response to media coverage. His assets and influence were recognized in the Sunday Times Rich List 2017, which estimated his wealth at approximately 180 million pounds. Taylor's contributions spanned business, philanthropy, and public service until his death in June 2020.
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Latest interviews
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The Ledger Lounge - Build A Better Business
Making Dough - A Baker's Son's Story
Apr 9, 2026
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast
Talking Muppet Christmas Carol (with Liz Scher & Ian Taylor)
Dec 24, 2025
Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave
Sir Ian Taylor: former broadcaster on the technical issues impacting the Ashes
Dec 18, 2025
MD Market Watch Podcast
Episode 45: From southern neighbors to A.I. - Insights from the portfolio management team
Sep 9, 2025
Paddy Gower’s TFN - The F#$%ing News
The woman who's delivered 19 babies by phone
Jul 16, 2025
NZ Business Podcast - Paul Spain
Sir Ian Taylor – Founder & Managing Director at Animation Research Ltd
May 23, 2025
MD Market Watch Podcast
Episode 43: Answering client questions with the Multi-Asset Management Team
May 16, 2025
Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest
EP 13: The Impact of Effective Communication, Part 2 with Ian Taylor
Jul 12, 2024
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MD Market Watch Podcast
2 episodes
Shows
2
The Ledger Lounge - Build A Better Business
1 episode
Shows
1
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave
1 episode
Shows
1
Paddy Gower’s TFN - The F#$%ing News
1 episode
Shows
1
NZ Business Podcast - Paul Spain
1 episode
Shows
1
Nose to Tail by Jet Midwest
1 episode
Shows
1
Growing Up with Delia Burgess
1 episode
Shows
1
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