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George Bamford’s Net Worth in 2026, and What He Stands to Inherit

Updated 10 Nov 2026
£10.318bn
Lord Bamford and family · Sunday Times Rich List, via The Business Desk, 15 May 2026

The Sunday Times puts Lord Bamford and family at £10.318bn, shared with George’s two siblings. George now runs JCB beside his father; how the family’s shares will be split has not been published.

Forbes figure
$8.5bnForbes
His father
Lord Bamford, aged 81Forbes
Lord Bamford’s children
3Forbes

Timeline

  1. Lord Bamford’s father launches JCB in a garage in Uttoxeter. Forbes

  2. JCB’s sales reach £5.7bn, with a pre-tax profit of £642m. Heavy Equipment Guide

  3. Lord Bamford tells the Telegraph that George will take over, City AM reports. City AM

  4. JCB says George will lead the company as joint chairman beside his father. Irish News, reporting PA

  5. George takes up the joint chairmanship. The Business Desk

Changelog · last reviewed 10 Nov 2026
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