Alexander Gilkes is a British business executive best known for playing Co-founder in Squared Circles.
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Best Known For:Squared Circles
Breakthrough:Co-founded Paddle8 in 2011
10 Quick Facts About Alexander Gilkes
- Full Name: Alexander Gilkes
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Squared Circles
- Place of Birth: London, England
- Birth Year: 1979
- Popular As: Alexander Mark Heming Gilkes
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $100,000-$15,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $60,000-$500,000 (Estimated range)
Alexander Gilkes Age
Alexander Gilkes is about 47 years old as of 2026. Alexander Gilkes was born in 1979.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Eton College and University of Bristol.
- Eton College
- University of Bristol
Career & Work
Alexander Gilkes' career includes business leadership roles with Squared Circles and Pace Gallery.
Organization: Squared Circles
Role: Co-founder
Period: 2020–Present
Details: United States · Co-founded the venture studio with Lukas Derksen and Osman Khan
Organization: Pace Gallery
Role: Business and Brand Strategy Adviser
Period: Before 2020
Details: Advised on global business and brand strategy
Organization: Paddle8
Role: Co-founder and President
Period: 2011–2018
Details: New York, New York · Built the online art-auction platform and served as an auctioneer
Organization: LVMH
Role: Executive
Period: Early career
Details: Worked on luxury-brand strategy including Krug Champagne
Rise to Fame
Alexander Gilkes rose to prominence for his role on Squared Circles.
Notable Works
Notable works include Squared Circles and Paddle8.
- Work: Squared Circles (Co-founder, 2020-Present) — Venture studio
- Work: Paddle8 (Co-founder and President, 2011-2018) — Online art-auction platform
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alexander Gilkes
- Popular As: Alexander Mark Heming Gilkes
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1979
- Place of Birth: London, England
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $60,000–$500,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $100,000–$15,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
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