Stefan King

Stefan Paul King (born October 1962) is a Scottish entertainment magnate who founded G1 Group.

Early life King was born in Glasgow to a Catholic father named George who was a bookmaker and then an alcoholic drinks retailer. His Jewish mother Cynthia was a shop owner before going into business with George King.

Career In 1981, King launched Ildon Limited, before changing the travel company's name to Kwik Travel, Next King opened gay bars Delmonicas, then Cafe Latte and Polo Lounge.

In 2011, King bought the BBC Scotland former headquarters.

Wealth King is one of the wealthiest people in Scotland, His company, G1 Group, is Scotland's largest hospitality enterprise.

Personal life King lived with his mother in 1999 and was aged 58 in 2020.

King was described in The Scotsman newspaper as an unlikely pub magnate, as he does not drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, nor gamble.