Edward Alan John George

Background

George, Edward Alan John Son of Alan and Olive Elizabeth George.

Education

Student, Dulwich College graduate economics, Emmanuel College, 1962; Doctor of Science in Economics (honorary), Hull University, 1993; Doctor of Letters (honorary), Loughborough U., 1994; Doctor of Science (honorary), City University, 1995; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), London Guildhall U., 1996; Doctor of Science (honorary), Cranfield U., 1997; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Exeter, 1997; Doctor of Science, U. Manchester, 1998.

Career

With, Bank of England, London, since 1962; assistant to chair deps. of Committee of 20 international monetary reform, International Monetary Fund, 1972-1974; adviser international monetary questions, Bank of England, 1974-1977; deputy chief cashier, Bank of England, 1977-1980; assistant adviser director gilt-edged division, Bank of England, 1980-1982; executive director, Bank of England, 1982-1990; deputy governor, Bank of England, 1990-1993; governor, Bank of England, since 1993.

Achievements

• Edward Alan John George has been listed as a noteworthy Banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, bridge.

Connections

Married Clarice Vanessa Williams, 1962. 3 children.

Father:

Alan George

Mother:

Olive Elizabeth George

Spouse:

Clarice Vanessa Williams