
Michael Hintze, Baron Hintze
Michael Hintze Baron Hintze
Profile
Michael Hintze, Baron Hintze, is a British-Australian businessman, philanthropist, and a Conservative peer in the House of Lords. Born in Harbin, China, he moved to Australia before building a distinguished career in international finance, notably founding the asset management firm CQS. A prominent donor to the Conservative Party and various cultural and scientific institutions, he has served on numerous advisory boards, including the Vatican Bank. He was created a life peer in 2022, allowing him to sit in the House of Lords, where he continues his involvement in public life and policy discussions.
Details
- Born
- 1953-07-27 · 72 years old
- Birth place
- Harbin, China
- Education
- University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, Harvard Business School
- Career
- Captain in the Australian Army, electrical design engineer, financial trader at Salomon Brothers and Goldman Sachs, founder of CQS


