Background
Olson, David Chalmers was born on June 11, 1952 in New York City. Son of James C. and Jean (Stewart) Olson.
Olson, David Chalmers was born on June 11, 1952 in New York City. Son of James C. and Jean (Stewart) Olson.
AB cum laude, Harvard University, 1974; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1978.
Credit analyst, United States Trust Company. New York City, 1974-1976;
associate, Smith Barney Harris Upham, New York City, 1978-1981;
2d vice president, Smith Barney Harris Upham, London, 1981-1982;
director investment banking, Credit Suisse 1st Boston Ltd. (now 1st Boston Inc.), London, 1982-1988;
director investment banking, Credit Suisse First Boston Ltd., New York City, 1988-1990;
managing director, Nordberg Capital Inc., New York City, 1990-1991;
executive director, West Merchant Bank Ltd.
(formerly Chartered West LB Ltd.), New York City, 1991-1992;
managing director, West Merchant Bank Ltd. (formerly Chartered West LB Ltd.), New York City, since 1992;
alaso member management committee, West Merchant Bank Ltd. (formerly Chartered West LB Ltd.), New York City.
Board directors West Merchant Bank Ltd. (formerly Chartered West LB Ltd.), London.
Chairman special gifts Harvard College Fund, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1974, head claass agent, 1975-1980. Agent Harvard Business School Fund, 1980-1984. Member alumni Executive Committee Deerfield (Massachusetts) Academy, since 1990, president, trustee, since 1992.
Member University Club, Apawamis Club, Manursing Island Club, Valderrama Golf Club (Spain), Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club (England).
Married Tara Ann Nicholson, September 29, 1979. Children: Morgan Katherine, Meredith Christina.