Background
IBBS, John Robin was born on April 21, 1926 in Birmingham. Son of late Professor T. L. Ibbs and of Marjorie Bell.
IBBS, John Robin was born on April 21, 1926 in Birmingham. Son of late Professor T. L. Ibbs and of Marjorie Bell.
Student, Upper Canada College, Toronto. Student, University Toronto. Student, Trinity College, Cambridge, England.
Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1950. Doctor of Science (honorary), Bradford University, 1986. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bath University, 1993.
Joined Imperial Chemical Industries 1952, held various engineering, technical, production, commercial and general manitoba appointments at Head Office, General Chemicals Division and Metals Division. Manager Planning Department, Imperial Metal Industries Limited. 1969-1974, Executive Director 1972-1974, Non-Executive Director 1974-1976.
General Manager Planning, Imperial Chemical Industries 76, Executive Director 1976-1980, 1982-1988.
Director Imperial Chemical Industries Americas Incorporated. 1976-1980; Director Imperial Chemical Industries Australia Limited.
1982-1987. Director Lloyds Bank Public Limited Company since 1985.
Deputy Chairman; Chairman Lloyds Merchant Bank Holdings Limited. since 1989. President 1983-1987, Honorary.
Chairman Finance and General Purposes Committee 1976-1980. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Efficiency and Effectiveness in Government 1983-1988.
Chairman Council, University College, London 1989.
Honorary Doctor of Science (Bradford) 1986.
Industrial Development Advisory" Board, Department, of Industry 1978-1980, Head Central Policy Review Staff, Cabinet Office 1980-1982. Council, Chemical Industries Association 1976-1980, 1982-1988. 1987; Governing Body and Council, British National Committee, Interstate Commerce Commission 1976-1980.
Top Salaries Review Body 1983-1988.
Council, Royal Institute of Institute Affairs, Chatham House 89. Court, Cranfield Institute of Technology 1983-1988.
Married Iris Barbara Hall in 1952.