Sajid Javid is a prominent British politician who has made significant contributions to the UK political scene.
Known for his notable career in public service, Javid has held a number of senior positions, including Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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- Full Name: Sajid Javid
- Date of birth: December 5, 1969
- Age: 54 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Politician, economist, former banker
- Height: 177cm
- Parents: Abdul Ghani-Javid and Zubaid Javid
- Siblings: Basit Javid, Tariq Javid, Atif Javid, Khalid Javid
- Spouse: Laura Javid
- Children: Sophia Javid, Maya Javid, Suli Javid, Rania Javid
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: £8 million
Early life and education
Sajid Javid, 54, was born on December 5, 1969, in Rochdale, Lancashire, England. He grew up in Bristol, where his parents, Abdul Ghani-Javid and Zubaid Javid, immigrants from Punjab, Pakistan, ran a shop.
Growing up in a multicultural environment, Javid was raised with four siblings: Basit, Tariq, Atif and Khalid. He became interested in financial markets at an early age, inspired by the Thatcher government’s privatisation.
He attended Downend School and then Filton College before studying Economics and Politics at the University of Exeter, where he became actively involved in the Conservative Party.
Personal life
In 1997, Javid married Laura Javid, also known as Laura King, and the couple have four children: Sophia, Maya, Suli and Rania.
Although Javid was raised Muslim, he no longer practices any religion and considers himself to be non-religious.
Career
Javid’s career began in banking, where he worked for prominent institutions such as Chase Manhattan Bank and Deutsche Bank.
He quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a managing director at Deutsche Bank. In 2010, he entered politics and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove.
Javid’s political career took off when he joined the Cabinet as Culture Secretary under Prime Minister David Cameron.
He subsequently served as Minister for Enterprise, Innovation and Skills, Minister for Communities and Local Government, and Home Secretary under Prime Minister Theresa May.
His tenure as Home Secretary marked a milestone as he became the first British Asian to hold one of the important State Offices.
In 2019, he was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, responsible for economic and financial matters in the British government.
Net worth
With a successful career in politics and banking, Sajid Javid has amassed an estimated net worth of around £8 million.
Social media
- Twitter Username: @sajidjavid
- Instagram Name: @sajidjavid
