Background
Anderson, Gordon Alexander was born on August 9, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of Cecil Brown and Janet Davidson Anderson.
Anderson, Gordon Alexander was born on August 9, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of Cecil Brown and Janet Davidson Anderson.
Trainee Moores Carson & Watson, Scotland, 1949—1955. Partner Arthur Young (and predecessor firms), Glasgow, Scotland, 1958—1987, chairman Scotland, 1987—1989. Deputy senior partner Ernst & Young, 1989—1990.
Non-executive director Lloyds Trustees Savings Bank Scotland, Edinburgh, 1991—1999, chairman, 1994—1999. Non-executive director Lloyds Trustee Savings Bank Group plc, London, 1993—1999. Member Scottish Milk Marketing Board, Scotland, 1979—1985, Council on Tribunals, London, 1990—1996.
Chairman board governors The High School Glasgow, 1992—2001. Sub lieutenant Royal Navy, 1955-1957.
Fellow: Institute Cost and Management Accountants. Member: Institute Chartered Accountants Scotland (president 1986-1987), Glasgow Golf Club, Buchanan Castle Golf Club (captain 1979-1980).
Married Eirené Cochrane Howie Douglas, March 12, 1958. Children: David, Colin, Carolyn.