David Holford Benson

Background

Benson, David Holford was born on February 26, 1938 in London. Son of Rex Lindsay and Leslie (Foster) Benson.

Education

Graduate, Eton College, 1955.

Career

Member of staff, Shell Transport Trading, London, 1956-1960; marketing manager, Shell Company of Singapore, 1960-1963; corporation finance executive, Kleinwort Benson Ltd., London, 1963-1969; president, Kleinwort Benson Inc., New York City, 1969-1973; from director to vice chairman, Kleinwort Benson Group, London, 1973-1993; non-executive dir, Kleinwort Benson Group, London, since 1993; chairman, Kleinwort Charter Investment Trust plc, since 1992. Director British Gas PlC, The Rouse Company, Columbia, Maryland.

Achievements

• David Holford Benson has been listed as a noteworthy Merchant banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Charities Official Investment Fund, London, since 1986. Fellow Royal Society Arts. Member English Speaking Union (honorary treasurer 1971-1974), Whites Club.

Interests

• Avocation: painting.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Mary Charteris, October 17, 1964. Children: Matthew, Henrietta, Kate.

Father:

Rex Lindsay Benson

Mother:

Leslie (Foster) Benson

Spouse:

Elizabeth Mary Charteris

child:

Henrietta Benson

child:

Kate Benson

child:

Matthew Benson