Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman; Chairman and Founder of Age Partnership |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 15/01/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Meanwood, Leeds, England |
Latest News about Andrew Thirkill
01/05/2026
Andrew Thirkill and David Hood completed their takeover of Hull FC, ending Adam Pearson’s long spell in charge of the Super League club. Thirkill took on the role of chairman while Hood joined the board, marking a major ownership change for the Yorkshire rugby league side.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Founder and chairman in the retirement finance sector, especially Age Partnership |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Leeds Central High School |
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| Further Education | Park Lane College (4 O-Levels) |
Family
| Father | Salesman |
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Career
| Early Career | Started as an apprentice bricklayer; later worked as a filing clerk and trainee sales representative at the Yorkshire Post |
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| Entrepreneurial Start | Founded ATP Advertising & Marketing in 1981 |
| Notable Businesses | ATP Advertising & Marketing; Talking Ads; Age Partnership; Pure Retirement; Infoserve; Kong Media; Mosaic Tiles |
| Career Highlights | Sold ATP Advertising & Marketing for £2.7 million in 1988; founded Age Partnership in 2004; became a major figure in UK equity release and retirement finance; served as president of Leeds Rhinos from 2019 until stepping down in 2024; became involved in the takeover of Hull FC alongside David Hood OBE in 2026 |
Favourites
| Favourite Song | Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy - The Tams |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began working life as an apprentice bricklayer | |
| 2. Is a lifelong Leeds Rhinos fan | |
| 3. Became president of Leeds Rhinos in 2019 | |
| 4. Has been involved in philanthropy across Yorkshire |