David Scholey Explained

Sir David Gerald Scholey (born 28 June 1935) is a British merchant banker. He is the former chairman and chief executive of S. G. Warburg and was a director of the Bank of England from 1981 to 1998. He is a former governor of the BBC, and a former chairman of the board of trustees of the National Portrait Gallery.^[1]

Early life

Scholey was born in Surrey, the son of Dudley Scholey and Lois Hammon. He was educated at Wellington College and Christ Church, Oxford.^[1]

Career

Scholey is the former chairman and chief executive of S. G. Warburg.^{[2] [3]} He was a director of the Bank of England from 1981 to 1998. He is a former governor of the BBC, and a former chairman of the board of trustees of the National Portrait Gallery (2001–05). He was non-executive deputy chairman of Anglo American from 1999 to 2001 and has been a director of Sainsbury's Bank.

Scholey was criticized by animal rights groups for shooting a lion during a hunt in Africa.^{[4] [5]}

Personal life

Scholey married Alexandra Beatrix Drew, daughter of Hon. George Drew, and has a son, Christopher, and daughter, Fiorenza.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Book: Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knighthood. Burke's Peerage & Gentry . Mosley, Charles . Charles Mosley (genealogist) . 107 . 2003 . 3541 . Burke . 0-9711966-2-1.
2. Web site: Writedown: on Sir David Scholey. Damien. McCrystal. 8 June 2002. The Guardian.
3. Web site: City & Business: Sir David Scholey vindicated. independent.co.uk.
4. Web site: Writedown: on Sir David Scholey. Julia. LaRoche. 12 September 2011. the Independent.
5. Web site: Senior UBS Banker Kills Man-Eating Beast, Poses For A Photo Op. businessinsider.com.