Hamish Badenoch is a British banker and former Conservative Party politician best known for his career in finance and his role as the husband of Kemi Badenoch, a prominent British politician.
Hamish has held senior roles at major financial institutions, such as Deutsche Bank, where he is currently Global Head of the Future of Work and Real Estate Transformation.
In addition to his banking career, Hamish is also involved in local politics, serving as a Conservative Party councilor in Wimbledon from 2014 to 2018.
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- Full name: Hamish Badenoch
- Date of birth: 1977-1981
- Age: 43-47
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: UK
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: Banker, former Conservative Party councilor
- Height: 1.75 meters
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Kemi Badenoch
- Children: Two daughters and one son
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: White
- Net worth: 3 million USD
Early life and education
Hamish Badenoch is now in his 40s and although details about his early life are limited, it is known that his family has connections to Northern Ireland. His mother initially emigrated from Northern Ireland to London, which may have influenced his later decision to run for the Northern Ireland Conservative Party.
Hamish pursued his higher education at the prestigious Cambridge University, where he earned a degree in History. This educational background laid the foundation for his banking career and political involvement. After graduating from Cambridge, Hamish’s career took him into finance and consulting roles, leading to his eventual job at Deutsche Bank.
Personal life
Hamish Badenoch has been married to Kemi Badenoch since 2012. The couple met in 2009 at Dulwich and West Norwood Conservative Club, where they were both active members of the Conservative Party.
Their relationship blossomed over the following years, culminating in marriage. Together, they have three children: two daughters and a son, all born between 2013 and 2019. Despite the demands of professional life, both Hamish and Kemi remain devoted to their family.
Career
Hamish Badenoch’s career was defined by his work in banking and finance as well as his involvement in politics. He began his professional journey at Booz & Company, providing strategic consulting services to clients such as Shell, BP and the Department for Work and Pensions. This early experience laid the foundation for his later leadership of AVIS Kenya and Barclays Capital.
In 2010, Hamish joined Deutsche Bank, where he held a variety of positions, including Director of Strategy and Planning for Corporate Banking and Securities, Chief Administrative Officer and Head of the Brexit Migration program. Hamish is the global head of futures work and real estate transformation at Deutsche Bank, overseeing key strategic initiatives.
In addition to his corporate career, Hamish is also involved in politics. From 2014 to 2018, he served as a Conservative councilor at Merton London Borough Council, representing Wimbledon Village. He also ran for the Northern Ireland Conservative Party in the Foyle constituency in the 2015 general election but was unsuccessful.
Net worth
Hamish Badenoch’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. His income comes mainly from his senior position at Deutsche Bank, where he has worked for more than a decade.