Background
Mitchell, Geoffrey Bentley was born on June 20, 1944 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of Arthur Hale and Eunice Bentley Mitchell. arrived in England, 1981.
Mitchell, Geoffrey Bentley was born on June 20, 1944 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of Arthur Hale and Eunice Bentley Mitchell. arrived in England, 1981.
Bachelor Economics, University Adelaide, 1965.
From lecturer to senior lecturer University Adelaide, 1966-1977. Reader Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, 1977-1981. Secretary-general International Accounting Standards Committee, London, 1981-1985.
Technical director Institute Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 1985-1990. Head group accounting policies, then director group finance services,chief accountant, then director finance projects Barclays PLC, 1990—2006. Board directors Mizuho International Plc.
Chairman European Union Standards Advice Review Group.
Fellow Institute Chartered Accts. in Australia, Institute Chartered Accts. inEng. and Wales (chairman banking commission, finance reporting commission). Member Garrick Club, Naval and Military Club.
Married Diedre Maria McKenna, January 26, 1967. Children: Mark James, Matthew Paul, Melissa Kate.