Jamie Reuben
British businessman, director of Newcastle United and trustee of the Reuben Foundation
| Jamie Reuben
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|---|---|
| Born | May 1986 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessman; director of Newcastle United Limited |
| Known for | Reuben Brothers; trustee of the Reuben Foundation |
| Parents | David Reuben |
Jamie Reuben (James Adam Reuben, born May 1986) is a British businessman, the son of David Reuben and nephew of Simon Reuben of Reuben Brothers.[1][2] He has sat on the board of Newcastle United since the club's takeover in October 2021, representing RB Sports & Media, the Reuben Brothers' investment arm.[3] He has been a trustee and director of the Reuben Foundation since 20 January 2010.[4]
Career
The Guardian reported in October 2021 that "Jamie Reuben, David's 34-year-old son, has joined Newcastle's board" as part of the consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, in which the Reuben Brothers then held 10%.[5] According to Reuben Brothers, RB Sports & Media has held a 15% stake in Newcastle United since a reorganisation of the consortium in 2024, and Reuben "sits on the club's board and plays a key role in driving its strategic vision".[6] In 2024 The Athletic described him as the only board member not representing the Public Investment Fund.[1]
Companies House records him as a director of Metro Bank PLC from 1 October 2011 to 20 January 2015.[2]
Charity trusteeships
| Charity | Role | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben Foundation (1094130) | Trustee and director | 20 January 2010 | – | [7][4] |
| DVK Foundation (company 07034081, dissolved) | Director | 8 October 2009 | 22 August 2010 | [2] |
Companies
| Company | Number | Role | Appointed | Resigned | Company status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pz Newco Limited | 12388231 | Director | 7 October 2021 | – | Active |
| Newcastle United Football Company Limited | 00031014 | Director | 7 October 2021 | – | Active |
| Newcastle United Limited | 02529667 | Director | 7 October 2021 | – | Active |
| Ollaris Limited | 10225893 | Director | 10 June 2016 | – | Dissolved |
| Oleosa Limited | 10225943 | Director | 10 June 2016 | – | Dissolved |
| Piccadilly Club Limited | 10226033 | Director | 10 June 2016 | – | Dissolved |
| Pacific Shelf 728 Limited | SC175667 | Director | 9 September 2014 | – | Dissolved |
| Jamie Reuben Limited | 08667972 | Director | 29 August 2013 | – | Dissolved |
| David Reuben Limited | 08668023 | Director | 29 August 2013 | – | Dissolved |
| 5 Hertford Street Limited | 06913368 | Director | 1 May 2012 | – | Active |
| Siren Capital London Limited | 07661050 | Director | 7 June 2011 | – | Active |
| Reuben Foundation | 04481304 | Director | 20 January 2010 | – | Active |
| Mitsi Holding (Uk) Limited | 09486881 | Director | 18 February 2022 | 27 September 2024 | Active |
| Oa Holdings Limited | 06311845 | Director | 15 February 2010 | 25 September 2024 | Active |
| Nr Acquisitions Topco Limited | 06205872 | Director | 15 February 2010 | 25 September 2024 | Active |
| Investors In Private Capital Limited | 05204672 | Director | 15 February 2010 | 25 September 2024 | Active |
| Arena Leisure Limited | 00857819 | Director | 14 May 2012 | 25 September 2024 | Active |
| Arena Racing Corporation Limited | 07997040 | Director | 23 April 2013 | 25 September 2024 | Active |
| The Piccadilly Hotel Limited | 10859766 | Director | 11 July 2017 | 25 September 2024 | Active |
| Reuben Brothers Resources Group (Uk) Limited | 07654682 | Director | 1 June 2011 | 13 December 2019 | Dissolved |
| Harrington Court Deli Limited | 09872338 | Director | 13 November 2015 | 17 May 2016 | Dissolved |
| Dj Capital Limited | 08835915 | Director | 7 January 2014 | 17 May 2016 | Dissolved |
| Metro Bank Plc | 06419578 | Director | 1 October 2011 | 20 January 2015 | Active |
| Rb Capital Limited | 08554020 | Director | 3 June 2013 | 14 May 2014 | Active |
| Metalloyd Holdings Limited | 06669282 | Director | 24 May 2012 | 30 April 2014 | Dissolved |
| Rbrg Trading (Uk) Limited | 01683631 | Director | 24 May 2012 | 30 April 2014 | Liquidation |
| Draper Capital Limited | 07312870 | Director | 20 April 2011 | 8 February 2013 | Dissolved |
| Dvk Foundation | 07034081 | Director | 8 October 2009 | 22 August 2010 | Dissolved |
| 21 Newcastle United subsidiary companies (e.g. Newcastle United Football Club Limited, 05981582) | various | Director | 7 October 2021 | 16 April 2024 | Active |
Source: Companies House.[2]
Links to Israel and the IDF
While Reuben has been a trustee, the Reuben Foundation's grants notes have named "The Association for Israel's Soldiers" – the Israeli Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers, which supports soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces – as a grant recipient: £1,425,032 in the year to 31 December 2023 (2022: nil)[8] and £2,193,000 in the year to 31 December 2024, the largest grant that year.[9] The foundation also gave £30,547 to UK Friends of AWIS in 2014.[10]
Identity matching
The Charity Commission trustee "James Adam Reuben" and the Companies House officer James Adam Reuben (born May 1986) are matched on full name, the Reuben Foundation appointment, and the Newcastle United directorships reported in the press (high confidence).
See also
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Athletic, Who's who at Newcastle United: The club's new hierarchy explained New York Times, 26 July 2024, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Companies House, James Adam REUBEN – personal appointments (officer ID veD9Q4aPCIzCyZ0j5KMuSvlLnhk; 49 appointments; date of birth May 1986), accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Public Investment Fund, PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media acquire Newcastle United Football Club, press release, 7 October 2021, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Companies House, REUBEN FOUNDATION (04481304) – officers, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Newcastle takeover: a guide to the new key figures at St James' Park The Guardian, 8 October 2021, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Reuben Brothers, Newcastle United Football Club, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Charity Commission, Reuben Foundation (1094130) – trustees, Register of Charities, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, Reuben Foundation (company 04481304): group accounts made up to 31 December 2023 (filed 4 November 2024), note 9 "Grants payable", PDF p.28.
- ↑ Companies House, Reuben Foundation (company 04481304): group accounts made up to 31 December 2024 (filed 7 October 2025), note 8 "Analysis of grants", PDF p.30 (printed page 28).
- ↑ Reuben Foundation accounts, year ended 31 December 2015 UK Government Web Archive (capture of 3 January 2020).