Mike Lynch is a British business executive and founder for Autonomy.
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Best Known For:Founder at Autonomy
Breakthrough:Founding of Autonomy Corporation in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Mike Lynch
- Full Name: Mike Lynch
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Autonomy
- Current Role: Founder
- Date of Birth: June 16, 1965
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of Birth: Ilford, London (Born to Irish parents)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Angela Bacares
Mike Lynch Age
Mike Lynch is about 61 years old as of 2026. Mike Lynch was born in 1965.
Education
He attended University of Cambridge, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Signal Processing.
- University of Cambridge
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Signal Processing
- Period: 1989
Career & Work
Mike Lynch's career includes business leadership roles with Autonomy Corporation.
Organization: Autonomy Corporation
Role: CEO / Founder
Period: 1996–2011
Details: Cambridge, UK · Built Autonomy into a FTSE 100 company before sale to HP.
Rise to Fame
Mike Lynch gained recognition through HP-Autonomy Legal Case Appeal Refusal.
Notable Coverage
- HP-Autonomy Legal Case Appeal Refusal - London High Court - 2026 - Estate refused permission to appeal liability ruling in HP dispute
Mike Lynch Family & Relationships
Mike Lynch is married to Angela Bacares. He has 1 child, Hannah Lynch.
- Children:
- Hannah Lynch (2006)
Lesser Known Facts
- Died in August 2024 when his yacht, the Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mike Lynch
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 16, 1965
- Age: 61
- Birthday: June 16
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Ilford, London (Born to Irish parents)
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Angela Bacares
- Children: Hannah Lynch
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
