Jeremy Hunt, a British politician, has had a successful career in both business and politics. Born on November 1, 1966, in Surrey, Hunt has achieved significant wealth through his various business ventures.
Hunt, a Member of Parliament since 2005, attended Oxford University, where he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. During his time at college, he was the president of the Conservative Association.
After completing his studies, Hunt worked for a management consultancy firm before moving to Japan to teach English. Upon his return to the UK, he ventured into several business initiatives before transitioning into the realm of politics.
Aside from his political endeavors, Hunt founded a charity that focuses on supporting HIV-positive children in Africa.
Jeremy Hunt’s Political Journey
Prior to his current role as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Hunt served in various political positions. He started as the Shadow Minister for Disabled People in 2005 before moving on to roles such as Shadow Culture Secretary and Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media, and Sport.
From September 2012 to July 2018, Hunt held the position of Secretary of State for Health before becoming Foreign Secretary in 2018. Although he did not retain this role under Prime Minister Boris Johnson, he was later elected Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee in January 2020.
Hunt’s most recent appointment as Chancellor of the Exchequer came on October 14, 2022, following the resignation of Liz Truss. He succeeded Kwasi Kwarteng, becoming the second shortest-serving Chancellor in history after Kwarteng’s 38-day tenure.
Jeremy Hunt’s Personal Life
Jeremy Hunt is married to Lucia Guo, whom he met in Warwick in 2008. They tied the knot a year later in a traditional Chinese ceremony in Xi’an, China.
Together, they run a real estate business named Mare Pond Properties Limited. The couple has three children – Jack, Anna, and Eleanor, born in 2010, 2012, and 2014, respectively.
Jeremy Hunt’s Wealth
With a reported net worth of around £14 million, Jeremy Hunt made a significant portion of his wealth through the sale of the educational listings publisher, Hotcourses, which he co-founded in 1991. The company was sold in 2017 for over £30 million.
In addition to his business success, Hunt owns a considerable property portfolio, including seven apartments in Southampton that he rents out.
