Background

CLAY, John was born on August 20, 1927 in Manches territory Son of the late Sir Henry Clay and of Gladys Priestman Clay.

Education

Eton College, and Magdalen College, Oxford.

Career

Deputy Chairman 1972-1984. Director Hambros since 1970, Vice-Chairman since 1986. Director Johnson and Firth Brown Limited since 1973, Chairman since 1975.

Chairman Hambro Life Assurance Limited.

1978-1984; Director Bank of England 1973-1983.

Interests

• Sailing.

Connections

Married Susan Jennifer Miller in 1952.

Father:

the late Sir Henry Clay

Mother:

of Gladys Priestman Clay

Spouse:

Susan Jennifer Miller