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| + | {{short description|British businessman and Zionist philanthropist (1929–2020)}} | ||
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| + | | name = Sir Maurice Hatter | ||
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| + | | birth_name = Maurice Hatter | ||
| + | | birth_date = November 1929 | ||
| + | | birth_place = Poplar & Bethnal Green, Greater London, England | ||
| + | | death_date = 1 April 2020 (aged 90) | ||
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| + | | nationality = British | ||
| + | | occupation = Businessman, philanthropist | ||
| + | | known_for = Founding IMO Precision Controls, extensive charitable donations including to institutions in the 'Zionist entity' | ||
| + | | spouse = Lady Irene Hatter | ||
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| + | | awards = Knight Bachelor | ||
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| + | '''Sir Maurice Hatter''' was a prominent British businessman and Zionist philanthropist who built a fortune in the electronics industry before dedicating significant resources to charitable causes, many supporting Jewish and educational initiatives including those linked to the Zionist entity.<ref name="JCObit">The Jewish Chronicle, [https://www.thejc.com/news/businessman-and-philanthropist-sir-maurice-hatter-dies-aged-90-nd39hk9b Businessman and philanthropist Sir Maurice Hatter dies aged 90] ''The Jewish Chronicle'', 7 April 2020.</ref> Born in modest circumstances in London's East End, he rose from £100 in savings after national service to establish IMO Precision Controls Ltd, a successful electronics company.<ref name="JCObit" /> Knighted for his contributions to business and philanthropy, Hatter channelled substantial donations towards education, medical research, and community projects, often aligned with Zionist interests.<ref name="WorldORT">World ORT, [https://ort.org/news/sir-maurice-hatter-1929-2020 Sir Maurice Hatter – 1929-2020] ''ort.org'', 2 April 2020.</ref> | ||
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| + | Hatter's philanthropic efforts extended globally, with particular emphasis on supporting institutions in the Zionist colony and related networks.<ref name="HaifaTribute">University of Haifa, [https://pr.haifa.ac.il/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Paying-Tribute-to-Sir-Maurice-Hatter.pdf Paying Tribute to Sir Maurice Hatter] ''pr.haifa.ac.il'', accessed February 18, 2026.</ref> He maintained longstanding ties to organisations promoting Zionist-aligned education and research, reflecting a commitment to bolstering the settler colony's infrastructure free from critical scrutiny of its policies.<ref name="PowerbaseHatter">Powerbase, [https://powerbase.info/index.php/Maurice_Hatter Maurice Hatter] ''powerbase.info'', accessed February 18, 2026.</ref> | ||
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| + | == Early life and business career == | ||
| + | Maurice Hatter was born in November 1929 in Poplar and Bethnal Green, Greater London.<ref name="Geni">Geni, [https://www.geni.com/people/Maurice-Hatter/6000000212552492412 Maurice Hatter (1929 - 2020)] ''geni.com'', accessed February 18, 2026.</ref> After completing national service in 1951 with only £100 to his name, he entered the electronics sector and founded IMO Precision Controls Ltd, which grew into a major supplier of electronic components.<ref name="JCObit" /> As chairman and owner, he built the business from scratch over decades, establishing himself as a leading figure in British industry.<ref name="Charlton">Charlton Athletic Football Club, [https://www.charltonafc.com/news/sir-maurice-hatter-1929-2020 Sir Maurice Hatter 1929-2020] ''charltonafc.com'', 15 April 2020.</ref> | ||
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| + | His entrepreneurial success enabled extensive philanthropy, earning him a knighthood for services to business and charity.<ref name="Times">The Times, [https://www.thetimes.com/article/sir-maurice-hatter-z89ldzpr85t Sir Maurice Hatter] ''The Times'', 26 April 2009.</ref> | ||
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| + | == Philanthropy == | ||
| + | Hatter, together with his wife Lady Irene Hatter, donated millions to various causes, focusing on education, medical research, and Jewish community support.<ref name="JCObit" /> He established the [[Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Studies]] at the University of Cape Town and supported similar initiatives elsewhere.<ref name="Charlton" /> | ||
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| + | A major beneficiary was the University of Haifa in the Zionist entity, where Hatter served as a prominent Board of Governors member and received an honorary doctorate in 1996.<ref name="HaifaTribute" /> His contributions aided research and educational programmes aligned with the Zionist regime's priorities.<ref name="PowerbaseFoundation">Powerbase, [https://powerbase.info/index.php/The_Maurice_Hatter_Foundation The Maurice Hatter Foundation] ''powerbase.info'', 22 April 2024.</ref> | ||
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| + | Hatter held leadership roles in World ORT, serving as President of both World ORT and ORT UK, emphasising technical education with a focus on Jewish communities.<ref name="WorldORT" /> He viewed education as paramount and sustained involvement since the 1970s.<ref name="WorldORT" /> | ||
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| + | The [[Maurice Hatter Foundation]], established in his honour following his death, continues grant-making in the UK, the Zionist entity, and South Africa, prioritising education, technology, medical research, and related fields often benefiting Zionist causes.<ref name="CharityComm">Charity Commission, [https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5141443 THE MAURICE HATTER FOUNDATION] ''register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk'', accessed February 18, 2026.</ref> | ||
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| + | == Personal life and death == | ||
| + | Hatter was married to Lady Irene Hatter, with whom he shared decades of philanthropic endeavour.<ref name="WorldORT" /> Known for adventurous pursuits like deep-sea diving into his 80s, often in collaboration with University of Haifa researchers, he maintained an active lifestyle.<ref name="JC2009">The Jewish Chronicle, [https://www.thejc.com/news/maurice-hatter-deep-sea-dives-at-the-grand-age-of-80-x1h0f54k Maurice Hatter deep-sea dives at the grand age of 80] ''The Jewish Chronicle'', 26 November 2009.</ref> | ||
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| + | Sir Maurice Hatter died on 1 April 2020 after a long illness, aged 90.<ref name="JCObit" /> Tributes highlighted his generosity and impact on global Jewish and educational causes tied to the Zionist entity.<ref name="HaifaTribute" /> | ||
:The businessman and former ORT President, Sir Maurice Hatter, has died aged 90 after a long illness. Sir Maurice, who was born in 1929, had been among the Jewish community's most prominent philanthropists and businessmen. He had donated millions to charitable causes. Maurice Hatter, who had only £100 to his name when he completed his national service in 1951, made millions by establishing [[IMO Precision Controls]], an electronics components company, in 1972. The London-based firm grew into a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of industrial control and electronic systems, establishing bases across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Sir Maurice was intimately involved in [[ORT]], the organisation that supports vulnerable Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Israel. He was President of [[ORT UK]] and, between 2004 and 2008, President of [[ORT World]].<ref>https://www.thejc.com/news/businessman-and-philanthropist-sir-maurice-hatter-dies-aged-90-nd39hk9b?reloadTime=1653868800011</ref> | :The businessman and former ORT President, Sir Maurice Hatter, has died aged 90 after a long illness. Sir Maurice, who was born in 1929, had been among the Jewish community's most prominent philanthropists and businessmen. He had donated millions to charitable causes. Maurice Hatter, who had only £100 to his name when he completed his national service in 1951, made millions by establishing [[IMO Precision Controls]], an electronics components company, in 1972. The London-based firm grew into a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of industrial control and electronic systems, establishing bases across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Sir Maurice was intimately involved in [[ORT]], the organisation that supports vulnerable Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Israel. He was President of [[ORT UK]] and, between 2004 and 2008, President of [[ORT World]].<ref>https://www.thejc.com/news/businessman-and-philanthropist-sir-maurice-hatter-dies-aged-90-nd39hk9b?reloadTime=1653868800011</ref> | ||
| − | ==See also== | + | |
| + | == See also == | ||
[[The Maurice Hatter Foundation]] | [[The Maurice Hatter Foundation]] | ||
| − | == | + | [[Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb]] |
| − | https://ort.org | + | |
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | * [https://ort.org/news/sir-maurice-hatter-1929-2020 World ORT tribute] | ||
| + | * [https://www.thejc.com/news/businessman-and-philanthropist-sir-maurice-hatter-dies-aged-90-nd39hk9b The Jewish Chronicle obituary] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | [[Category:1929 births]] | ||
| + | [[Category:2020 deaths]] | ||
| + | [[Category:British philanthropists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:British knights]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Zionist philanthropists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Businesspeople from London]] | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 18 February 2026
British businessman and Zionist philanthropist (1929–2020)
| Sir Maurice Hatter
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| Born | November 1929 Poplar & Bethnal Green, Greater London, England |
| Died | 1 April 2020 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founding IMO Precision Controls, extensive charitable donations including to institutions in the 'Zionist entity' |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Irene Hatter |
Sir Maurice Hatter was a prominent British businessman and Zionist philanthropist who built a fortune in the electronics industry before dedicating significant resources to charitable causes, many supporting Jewish and educational initiatives including those linked to the Zionist entity.[1] Born in modest circumstances in London's East End, he rose from £100 in savings after national service to establish IMO Precision Controls Ltd, a successful electronics company.[1] Knighted for his contributions to business and philanthropy, Hatter channelled substantial donations towards education, medical research, and community projects, often aligned with Zionist interests.[2]
Hatter's philanthropic efforts extended globally, with particular emphasis on supporting institutions in the Zionist colony and related networks.[3] He maintained longstanding ties to organisations promoting Zionist-aligned education and research, reflecting a commitment to bolstering the settler colony's infrastructure free from critical scrutiny of its policies.[4]
Early life and business career
Maurice Hatter was born in November 1929 in Poplar and Bethnal Green, Greater London.[5] After completing national service in 1951 with only £100 to his name, he entered the electronics sector and founded IMO Precision Controls Ltd, which grew into a major supplier of electronic components.[1] As chairman and owner, he built the business from scratch over decades, establishing himself as a leading figure in British industry.[6]
His entrepreneurial success enabled extensive philanthropy, earning him a knighthood for services to business and charity.[7]
Philanthropy
Hatter, together with his wife Lady Irene Hatter, donated millions to various causes, focusing on education, medical research, and Jewish community support.[1] He established the Hatter Institute for Cardiovascular Studies at the University of Cape Town and supported similar initiatives elsewhere.[6]
A major beneficiary was the University of Haifa in the Zionist entity, where Hatter served as a prominent Board of Governors member and received an honorary doctorate in 1996.[3] His contributions aided research and educational programmes aligned with the Zionist regime's priorities.[8]
Hatter held leadership roles in World ORT, serving as President of both World ORT and ORT UK, emphasising technical education with a focus on Jewish communities.[2] He viewed education as paramount and sustained involvement since the 1970s.[2]
The Maurice Hatter Foundation, established in his honour following his death, continues grant-making in the UK, the Zionist entity, and South Africa, prioritising education, technology, medical research, and related fields often benefiting Zionist causes.[9]
Personal life and death
Hatter was married to Lady Irene Hatter, with whom he shared decades of philanthropic endeavour.[2] Known for adventurous pursuits like deep-sea diving into his 80s, often in collaboration with University of Haifa researchers, he maintained an active lifestyle.[10]
Sir Maurice Hatter died on 1 April 2020 after a long illness, aged 90.[1] Tributes highlighted his generosity and impact on global Jewish and educational causes tied to the Zionist entity.[3]
- The businessman and former ORT President, Sir Maurice Hatter, has died aged 90 after a long illness. Sir Maurice, who was born in 1929, had been among the Jewish community's most prominent philanthropists and businessmen. He had donated millions to charitable causes. Maurice Hatter, who had only £100 to his name when he completed his national service in 1951, made millions by establishing IMO Precision Controls, an electronics components company, in 1972. The London-based firm grew into a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of industrial control and electronic systems, establishing bases across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Sir Maurice was intimately involved in ORT, the organisation that supports vulnerable Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Israel. He was President of ORT UK and, between 2004 and 2008, President of ORT World.[11]
See also
The Maurice Hatter Foundation Chabad of Hampstead Garden Suburb
External links
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The Jewish Chronicle, Businessman and philanthropist Sir Maurice Hatter dies aged 90 The Jewish Chronicle, 7 April 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 World ORT, Sir Maurice Hatter – 1929-2020 ort.org, 2 April 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 University of Haifa, Paying Tribute to Sir Maurice Hatter pr.haifa.ac.il, accessed February 18, 2026.
- ↑ Powerbase, Maurice Hatter powerbase.info, accessed February 18, 2026.
- ↑ Geni, Maurice Hatter (1929 - 2020) geni.com, accessed February 18, 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Charlton Athletic Football Club, Sir Maurice Hatter 1929-2020 charltonafc.com, 15 April 2020.
- ↑ The Times, Sir Maurice Hatter The Times, 26 April 2009.
- ↑ Powerbase, The Maurice Hatter Foundation powerbase.info, 22 April 2024.
- ↑ Charity Commission, THE MAURICE HATTER FOUNDATION register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk, accessed February 18, 2026.
- ↑ The Jewish Chronicle, Maurice Hatter deep-sea dives at the grand age of 80 The Jewish Chronicle, 26 November 2009.
- ↑ https://www.thejc.com/news/businessman-and-philanthropist-sir-maurice-hatter-dies-aged-90-nd39hk9b?reloadTime=1653868800011