Early Life
Ian Malcolm Livingstone was born on May 22, 1962, in the UK, the son of a dentist. He was educated at St Paul's School and attended City University London, where he received a bachelor's degree in Optometry and qualified as an optometrist in 1984.
Rise to Success
In 1987, Ian and his brother Richard founded London & Regional Properties. The company initially focused on acquiring distressed assets during a commercial property downturn. Over the years, they built a significant real estate empire, including high-end shops, hotels, and apartments in London and other international markets. London & Regional Properties owns assets like the David Lloyd Leisure and Hilton Hotels. They also redeveloped Marks & Spencer's former headquarters at 55 Baker Street. Their signature project is the Panama Pacifico, a master-planned city in Panama.
Key Business Strategies
The Livingstone brothers are known for their strategic approach to real estate investment, often identifying and acquiring undervalued properties. They have a knack for spotting promising assets and have built a reputation for discretion and a long-term investment perspective. They expanded their holdings through strategic acquisitions and developments. The brothers also invested in Evolution Gaming, which proved to be a highly successful venture.
Philanthropy
Ian Livingstone is involved in charitable work. He serves on the Board of Trustees of The Mayor's Fund for London. He also founded the Livingstone Academy, which is focused on a digital creative curriculum.