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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Alex Lawson

Ousted Persimmon boss sets up new venture with his wife

Persimmon homes
Fairburn has kept a relatively low profile since the storm over his Persimmon bonus. Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA

The former chief executive of the housebuilder Persimmon who landed one of the biggest bonuses in British corporate history has set up a new venture with his wife.

Jeff Fairburn, who was ousted from Persimmon after protests at his bumper £82m bonus in 2018, has set up an investment company with his wife, Jayne, the Guardian can reveal.

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