Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman and financier |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 14/08/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Macroom, County Cork, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Dermot Desmond
12/10/2026
Former Sunderland chief executive Charlie Methven publicly questioned the influence Dermot Desmond exercises at Celtic despite holding a non-executive board seat. Methven argued that Desmond's position as a significant shareholder does not normally allow him to hire and fire managers. He also criticised Desmond's public statement following Brendan Rodgers' resignation in October 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Irish businessman and financier, known as the largest individual shareholder of Celtic Football Club and as the founder of stockbroker NCB and investment vehicle International Investment & Underwriting (IIU). |
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| Upbringing | Grew up in Marino, Dublin, after his family moved there in 1956. |
| Nickname | The Kaiser |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Notes | Left formal education in 1968 to begin work at Citibank in Dublin. |
Personal Life
| Residence | Dublin, Ireland |
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| Interests | Golf |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Pat Desmond |
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Family
| Spouse | Pat Desmond |
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| Children | 4 |
Career
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| NCB | Founded National City Brokers (NCB) in Dublin in 1981; it grew into Ireland's largest independent stockbroker and was sold in 1994. |
| IFSC | Regarded as an original promoter of the International Financial Services Centre in Dublin. |
| Aer Rianta | Served as chairman of the board of Aer Rianta from 1990 and resigned in October 1991. |
| IIU | Founded International Investment & Underwriting in 1995 as his primary investment vehicle. |
| London City Airport | Bought the airport in 1995 and sold it in October 2006. |
| BETDAQ | Founded Global Betting Exchange (BETDAQ) in 2000; trading began in September 2001. |
| Celtic FC | Largest individual shareholder of Celtic Football Club and a non-executive director of Celtic plc. |
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| Trusteeships | Trustee of the Chester Beatty Library |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Left school at 18 to join Citibank in 1968. | |
| 2. Has been described as media-shy despite his prominence in Irish finance. | |
| 3. Estimated to be worth around €2.04 billion, according to reporting by the Sunday Independent. | |
| 4. Known as 'The Kaiser' for his distinctive moustache and is an avid golfer. |
