Old Asia hand Kharegat dies

Former Asia director of The Economist, Shapur Kharegat, has died in London, aged 68. Mr Kharegat, one of the last great colonial characters, was known throughout the ad industry in the region, probably as much for his imperious nature and devotion to fine dining as for his business impact. The Economist publisher David Hanger said Mr Kharegat would be remembered as "a huge character who travelled the world in his own inimitable style. He argued the case for the business side to enter Asia long before many of us realised its potential, and made all of the early running to develop the region ahead of many of our rivals." Mr Kharegat retired from his fulltime position with The Economist in 1992 and although beset by illness over the last few years, still travelled to Asia regularly.

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