Background
Mathewson, George was born on May 14, 1940 in Scotland. Son of George M. and Charlotte (Ross) Gordon.
Mathewson, George was born on May 14, 1940 in Scotland. Son of George M. and Charlotte (Ross) Gordon.
Bachelor of Science, Perth Academy. Doctor of Philosophy, St. Andrews University. Master of Business Administration, Canisius College.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Dundee University, 1983. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University St. Andrew's, 2000. Doctorate (honorary), University Glasgow, 2001.
Doctorate honoris causa (honorary), University Edinburgh.
Assistant lecturer St. Andrews University, 1964-1967. Various positions in Research and Development Avionics Engineering Bell Aerospace, Buffalo, 1967-1972. Joined Industrial & Commercial Finance Corporation, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1972, area manager Aberdeen, Scotland, 1974-1979, assistant general manager, director Scotland, 1979-1981.
Chief Executive Officer, member Scottish Development Agency, 1981-1987. Director strategic planning, development Royal Bank of Scotland Group, 1987-1990, director, since 1987, deputy group Chief Executive Officer, 1990-1992, group Chief Executive Officer Edinburgh, 1992-2000, executive deputy chairman, 2000-2001, chairman, since 2001. Board directors Scottish Investment Trust Ltd., Institute International Finance.
President International Monetary Conference. Advisory committee Bridgeport Capital Ltd., 2004. Member Finance Reporting Council, 2004.
Fellow: Royal Society Edinburgh, Chartered Institute Bankers in Scotland. Member: Chartered Management Institute, New Club.
Married Sheila Alexandra Graham, 1966. Children: Magnus, Torquil.