Gerald Ratner

Gerald Ratner
Ratner in 2020
Born
Gerald Irving Ratner

(1949-11-01) 1 November 1949 (age 74)
London, England
EducationHendon County Grammar School
Occupation(s)Businessman and motivational speaker
Spouses
  • Angela Trup
  • Moira Ratner
Children4
RelativesAnthony Parnes (brother-in-law)
Ratner at The Telegraph Business Awards

Gerald Irving Ratner (born 1 November 1949[1]) is a British businessman. He was formerly chief executive officer of the major British jewellery company Ratners Group (now the Signet Group). He achieved notoriety after making a speech in which he jokingly denigrated two of the company's products.

  1. ^ "Birthdays". The Guardian. 1 November 2014. p. 57.