‘Connor Broadley take unusual care to get to know their clients as individuals and as families, to a degree I
haven’t found anywhere else in the financial community. The advice they give is always professional and reliable, but also finely tuned to the interests and wellbeing of me and my family.
Over the years, I have come to view the team at Connor Broadley as not only trusted advisers, but family friends. I draw real confidence and comfort from the thought they will become the same trusted friends to my children and grandchildren. It’s a very good feeling to have.’
Born in Greenhithe, Kent
Wins scholarship to Gravesend Grammar School
First successful business venture, running dances in North Kent
First unsuccessful business venture, opening a nightclub in Spain
Begins career in advertising as trainee at Leo Burnett
Marries Maureen. They go on to have three children
Becomes Managing Director of Ogilvy and Mather
Chief Executive of Abbott Mead Vickers
Omnicom buys AMV. Michael buys original pressing of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band signed by The Beatles.
Granddaughter Isabella is born. Retires from AMV and embarks on portfolio career, including chairmanship of The Mill and Marsh & Parsons
Successful sale of Marsh & Parsons to LSL
Successful sale of The Mill to Technicolour
Appointed Chairman of Jones Knowles Ritchie
Today Michael continues to enjoy ‘retirement’ with family and eclectic work commitments through various chairmanships and consultancies