George Malcolm Williamson

Background

Williamson, George Malcolm was born on February 29, 1939 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Son of George and Margery (Pennington) Williamson.

Education

Graduate Bolton School, Lancashire, 1957.

Career

Local director Barclays Bank, 1980, assistant general manager, 1981-1982, regional general manager, 1983-1985. Managing director Girobank plc, 1985-1989, group executive director, 1989-1991, deputy chairman, 1991-1993. Group managing director Standard Chartered plc, 1991-1993, group Chief Executive Officer, since 1993.

Non executive director National Grid Group, since 1995.

Membership

Fellow Chartered Institute Bankers.

Interests

• Fell walking; golf; jogging.

Connections

Married Pam Williams, June 10, 1964. Children– Stephen, Lea.

Father:

George Williamson

Mother:

Margery (Pennington) Williamson

Spouse:

Pam Williams

child:

Stephen Williamson

child:

Lea Williamson