Robert Simon Beecham (born February 1951) is a British businessman who secured the first Star Wars product license in Europe in 1977. He sold out to Hasbro in 2002 to become a property developer.
Early life Robert Simon Beecham was born in February 1951.Robert Simon BEECHAM. Companies House. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
Career Beecham secured the first Star Wars product license in Europe in 1977.DUDEBOX - exclusive interview! Clutter, 10 May 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2015. He sold out to U.S. toy company Hasbro in 2002 to become a property developerStar Wars entrepreneur's toys for grown-ups. Richard Tyler, The Telegraph, 9 April 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2015. and in that capacity is a director of Latitude Investments Limited and associated companies.Management Team. Latitude London. Retrieved 21 November 2015. He also started a designer toy company known as Dudebox.Writing’s on the wall for design agency office. Peter Ranscombe, The Scotsman, 13 May 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
Personal life Robert Beecham is married to Claire Beecham. They are trustees of the Claire and Robert Beecham Charitable Trust.CLAIRE AND ROBERT BEECHAM CHARITABLE TRUST. Charity Commission. Retrieved 21 November 2015. The couple live in Primrose Hill, London. In November 2015, Beecham's plan to rebuild his current home and extend it underground with what was described as "London's biggest basement", was subject to criticism by some of his neighbours.Darth Vader bubble bath millionaire plans to build 'London's biggest basement'. Adrian Hearn, Sophia Sleigh, Jonathan Prynn, Evening Standard, 19 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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External links Robert and Claire Beecham talking about Dudebox.