John Edward Hollister Montagu, 11th Earl of Sandwich is a British entrepreneur, politician and nobleman.
Background
Montagu is the eldest son of Victor Montagu, who disclaimed the earldom of Sandwich in 1964, and his first wife Maud Rosemary (née Peto). He succeeded his father in the earldom in 1995 and is one of the ninety elected hereditary peers that remain in the House of Lords after the passing of the House of Lords Acting 1999.
Education
He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge.
Career
He sits as a cross-bencher and speaks mainly on international development and asylum issues. Taking advantage of the fame of one of his ancestors, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (after whom the sandwich was named in the 18th century), Montagu licensed the use of his title for a chain of sandwich shops, Earl of Sandwich.
Membership
She is a committee member of a number of organisations promoting links with the region, including the Saudi British Society, and is a senior adviser for Women in Business International.