Jonathan Rowland
Jonathan David Rowland[1] (born 8 June 1975) is a British businessman.
Early life
The son of property developer and banker David Rowland, he was educated at Bedales School, leaving at 16.[2][3]
Career
He is a co-founder of challenger bank Redwood Bank,[4][5] and founder and chairman of R8 Capital Investments PLC (formerly Mode Global Holdings PLC).[6]
He is a former chief executive of Jellyworks and Banque Havilland.[7][8]
He is executive chairman of padel and pickleball venture VVV Sports.[9][10]
Relationship with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
In 2010, Rowland accompanied Prince Andrew, Duke of York, then UK trade envoy, on an official trip to China, where Rowland allegedly promoted the interests of Banque Havilland at official meetings.[11]
In February 2026, The Daily Telegraph reported that in February 2010, while serving as trade envoy, Prince Andrew forwarded a confidential Treasury briefing on the Icelandic financial crisis to Rowland, while he was chief executive of Banque Havilland.[12]
References
- ^ "Jonathan David ROWLAND". Companies House. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "A sticky end ... or happy ever afters?". The Guardian. 23 January 2000. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Rachel Stevenson (6 October 2003). "Rowland aiming to build a dynasty". The Independent. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Auditors raise questions about firm in Redwood Bank's listing bid". The Times. Retrieved 13 February 2026. (subscription required)
- ^ Mark Kleinman (2 October 2023). "Challenger bank Redwood to go public as Rowland engineers R8 tie-up". Sky News. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Brian McGleenon (19 January 2022). "CEO of bitcoin cash back app Mode quits as founder Jonathan Rowland 'clears the decks'". The Standard. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ John Cassy (7 January 2000). "Who put the whiz into Jellyworks kid?". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact". BBC News. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Stuart Fieldhouse (7 November 2025). "Aquis-listed VVV in 'pure play' emerging sports deal". The Armchair Trader. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Frank Dalleres (5 November 2025). "World's biggest padel club: Rowland eyes mega project after taking racket sport public". City A.M. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Erin Vanderhoof (2 December 2019). "Now Prince Andrew's Business Deals Are Under Scrutiny". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "Andrew leaked confidential Treasury briefing to banker friend". The Daily Telegraph. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026. (subscription required)