Frank Samuel (1889–1954) was a British businessman, inventor and philanthropist who was a managing director and later chairman of the United Africa Company (UAC).
Early life
Samuel was born into a family that ran a music business, the business manufactured pianos and other music instruments. His grandfather founded Barnett Samuel and Sons Ltd in 1832, the firm originally traded pen, watch and silverware articles and then clocks before moving into trade in varied musical instruments.[2] By 1913 the firm had developed into a supplier of drums and trumpets for the British army.[3] In 1913, Barnett Samuel introduced 'Decca' talking instrument into the market.[4]
Career
Along with his two first cousins, Wilfred and Conrad Samuel, Frank Samuel co-founded Decca Gramaphone Company.[5]