Nigel Sherlock Explained

Sir Nigel Sherlock ^[1] is a retired stockbroker in the North East of England.

Business

After graduating from the University of Nottingham Sherlock spent much of his career in stockbroking^[2] and was involved in establishing the Northern Development Company and the Northern Investors Company, which provide financial support for small businesses.^[3]

Public responsibilities

Sherlock was Newcastle University's Chairman and Acting Pro-Chancellor from 1993 to 2002.^[2] In 2000 he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear which led to his involvement with many units of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.^[4]

Family and honours

He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2003 and a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in 2014.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: SHERLOCK, Sir Nigel : Who's Who. www.ukwhoswho.com. en. 2017-05-14.
2. Web site: Court Membership. www.ncl.ac.uk. en. 2017-08-06.
3. Web site: Community Foundation » Sir Nigel Sherlock, KCVO OBE JP appointed a Patron of the Community Foundation. www.communityfoundation.org.uk. en. 2017-08-06.
4. Web site: Reserve Forces and Cadets Association - Honour for Sir Nigel Sherlock KCVO OBE Lord Lieutenant Of Tyne and Wear. www.rfca-ne.org.uk. 2017-05-14.