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Stefan Paul Allesch-Taylor CBE is a British entrepreneur, philanthropist, radio host, and educator.
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He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours.
Education
Allesch-Taylor attended Giggleswick School (1980-1987) in North Yorkshire.
Business
As a Chairman, CEO and Senior Director in business, he specializes in public companies. Allesch-Taylor first served as Chief Executive of a UK public company at 27 years old. He operates companies in more than 15 countries in ten different sectors.
He has co-founded and/or served on the boards of companies in the hospitality, industrial, agriculture, retail, technology, sports, banking and financial services sectors. Allesch-Taylor is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority as a corporate advisor, as well as being approved as a 'Controller' of an Asset Manager in Denmark and approved by the German Bundesbank as a 'Controller' of NordFinanz Bank AG, a German commercial bank. He chairs the Audit Committees of several companies of which he is a board member.
Philanthropy
Allesch-Taylor is co-founder and chairman of the Afri-CAN Charity, operating in Malawi and South Africa, which he established in 2010 with a one-million dollar donation. The Afri-CAN Charity supports vulnerable children and adults in the townships of Cape Town and in Malawi by creating sustainable projects.
Allesch-Taylor is chairman of the British-based charity Pump Aid.
Academia
In December 2016, King's College London's Entrepreneurship Institute appointed Allesch-Taylor as its first Professor of Practice. His role involves delivering masterclasses.
Broadcasting
Allesch-Taylor presents a live radio show called Stefan Means Business, previously called Stefan's Social Experience, on London's Soho Radio. He interviews entrepreneurs and funders in the SME sector.
Film
Allesch-Taylor has executive produced some films. He produced the 2012 comedy-drama Africa United. He was also appointed a judge at the Triforce film Festival held at BAFTA.