Emmanuel Kaye

Sir Emmanuel Kaye (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.

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. In 1934, his mother changed the family name to "Kaye".

Career

In 1940, Kaye founded J. E. Shay Ltd., described as precision gauge tool and instrument makers.

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

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

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. He was appointed C.B.E. in 1967, and Knight Bachelor in 1974.