Emmanuel Kaye

Sir
Emmanuel Kaye
CBE
Born
Emmanuel Kagarlitzky

(1914-11-29)November 29, 1914
Russia
DiedFebruary 28, 1999(1999-02-28) (aged 84)
OccupationsIndustrialist, philanthropist
Known forLeadership of Lansing Bagnall; founding the Kaye Organisation
SpouseLady Elizabeth Kaye
AwardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire (1967); Knight Bachelor (1974)

Sir Emmanuel Kaye CBE (29 November 1914 – 28 February 1999) was a British industrialist and philanthropist associated with Lansing Bagnall, an electric forklift manufacturer, and with the Kaye Organisation. [1][2]

Early life and background

Kaye was born in Russia, the son of wheat merchant Zelman Kagarlisky (1877/1878–1926; his name was also spelled "Zalman Kagarlitzky") and his wife, Chassia Annie (1885/6–1943), a botanist. The family came to England when he was young, settling in London.[1] Emmanuel was educated at Richmond Hill School, leaving to work for a small engineering firm at the age of 15.[3][4] In 1934, his mother changed the family name to "Kaye".[5][6]

Career

In 1940, Kaye founded J. E. Shay Ltd., described as precision gauge tool and instrument makers.[1] In 1943, he took over Lansing Bagnall, a maker of electric forklift trucks and related equipment.[1][2]

Kaye later served as founder and chairman of the Kaye Organisation, described as a group with allied companies in Switzerland and Germany, and he chaired Lansing Bagnall and other associated companies.[1][2] A 1996 Independent report described him as a multi-millionaire, award-winning industrialist and a former leading figure in the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).[7]

He was a donor to Tony Blair's Labour Leader's Office Fund before the 1997 General Election.[8] Kaye was associated with the Labour Friends of Israel.[9]

Philanthropy

The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 280281).[10]

Among major beneficiaries of his philanthropy was Emmanuel College, Cambridge, which made him an Honorary Member in 1994. He was Vice-Chairman (1981-85) and Chairman (1985–99) of the Thrombosis Research Trust.

Public roles

Kaye's public activities included involvement with the Confederation of British Industry and membership of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art.[1][2] He was also a trustee of the Glyndebourne Opera from 1979 to 1984.[1][2]

Personal life

In 1946, Kaye married Elizabeth, daughter of Mark Cutler; they had a son and two daughters.[11] He was appointed C.B.E. in 1967,[12] and Knight Bachelor in 1974.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Kaye, Sir Emmanuel". Encyclopaedia Judaica. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Sir Emmanuel Kaye (1914–1999)". Bern Schwartz. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  3. ^ "The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. 2004. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/72085. (Subscription, Wikipedia Library access or UK public library membership required.)
  4. ^ "Emmanuel Kaye - Graces Guide".
  5. ^ 24 November 1953, The London Gazette. Accessed 28 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Change of name: Emmanuel Kaye" (PDF). The London Gazette (40025): 6399. 24 November 1953. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  7. ^ Moyes, Jojo (18 November 1996). "Multi-millionaires who keep Blair in his office". The Independent. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  8. ^ Moyes, Jojo (18 November 1996). "Multi-millionaires who keep Blair in his office". The Independent. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  9. ^ Pierce, Andrew (18 November 1997). Blair's chance to raise cash for Pounds 1m refund. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  10. ^ "The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation (Charity number 280281)". Register of Charities. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  11. ^ Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed and Official Classes, Kelly's Directories, 1969, p. 1122
  12. ^ "Supplement to The London Gazette" (PDF). The London Gazette (44326): 6278. 10 June 1967. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  13. ^ "Supplement to The London Gazette" (PDF). The London Gazette (46354): 6794. 7 June 1974. Retrieved 26 December 2025.

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