Founder Profile
Sir Henry Harpur
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Sir Henry Harpur?
Sir Henry Harpur is a founder of Prudential plc, which was founded in 1848 with William Horne.
- Company founded
- Prudential plc
- Founded
- 1848
- Co-founders
- William Horne
Founding Story
British aristocrat and civic leader who served as the first chairman of The Prudential Mutual Assurance Investment and Loan Association in 1848.
Sources
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- Prudential plc Corporate Charter & Business Registration (Prudential plc)
- Prudential plc Investor Relations & Corporate Governance (Prudential plc)