John Thomson (banker)

Sir John Thomson KBE TD (3 April 1908 – 2 January 1998) was an English banker. He was the chairman of Barclays Bank from 1962 to 1973.[1]

Early life

John Thomson was born on 3 April 1908. He was educated at Winchester College, and earned a degree in law at Magdalen College, Oxford.[2]

Military service

During World War II, he served as an officer in the Royal Artillery and commanded the Oxfordshire Yeomanry with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Career

He joined Barclays Bank in 1947 and was its chairman from 1962 to 1973.[3] He was knighted KBE in the 1972 New Year Honours.[4]

Other Roles

Thomson was Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire from 1963 to 1979; and a steward (director) of the Jockey Club from 1974 to 1977.

Death

He died on 2 January 1998.[2]

References
  1. "Thomson, Sir John". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1995–2000 (December 2017 online ed.). A & C Black. 6 December 2017. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. "Sir John Thomson". Obituary. The Times. No. 66100. London. 16 January 1998. p. 23.
  3. "Sir John Thomson (Chairman 1962-1973)". Barclays. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  4. "No. 45554". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 1971. p. 8.
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