Alexander Hesketh, 3rd Baron Hesketh

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Thomas Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, 3rd Baron Hesketh KBE PC (born 28 October 1950), is a British Conservative politician. For most of his life, he has preferred to be addressed by his middle name.

He was Minister for Industry between 1990 and 1991. On 22 May of that year, he became Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms (Government Chief Whip in the House of Lords), a position he kept until the 16 September 1993. In 1997, he was invested as a Knight Commander of the British Empire.

Known for his love of motor racing, he founded Hesketh Racing in 1972, best known for competing in Formula One from 1973. The team was famous for its flamboyant and patriotic approach to the sport and for refusing sponsorship. Between 1973 and 1975 the team had some success with the English driver James Hunt, including winning the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix.

He was Treasurer of the Conservative Party in 2003/2004. He is chairman of The Conservative Party Foundation, a deputy Chairman of Babcock International plc and chairman of British Mediterranean Airways, a long-haul franchise of British Airways plc.

Political offices
Preceded by: Minister for Industry and Enterprise Douglas Hogg	Minister for Industry 1990–1991	Succeeded by: Office abolished, then recreated 1992 Tim Sainsbury
Honorary Titles
Preceded by: The Lord Denham	Captain of the Gentlemen-at-Arms 1991–1993	Succeeded by: The Viscount Ullswater
Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by: Frederick Fermor-Hesketh	Baron Hesketh 1955–Present	Succeeded by: Current Incumbent