Knight Clark.

Background

Clark., Knight was born on January 6, 1924 in London. Son of John Anthony Clark and Gladys Clark (nbe Dyer).

Education

Highgate School, King"s College, Cambridge.

Career

Served in Royal Navy 1942-1946. Qualified as lawyer with Messrs. Slaughter and May, became partner 1953.

Director Hill Samuel Bank Limited.

(fmrlv. Philip Hill, Higginson, Erlangers Limited., then Hill Samuel and Company Limited.) 1962-1991, Chairman 1974-1987, Chief Executive 1974-1977, also Chief Executive Hill Samuel Group 1976-1980, Chairman 1980-1987. Chairman Review Board on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration 1979-1986.

Director Rover Group (formerly Business Level Public Limited Company) 1977-1988, Bank of England 1976-1985. Chairman IMI Public Limited Company 1980-1989.

Chairman Marley 1984-1989.

Director Shell Transport and Trading Company since 1982, Alfred McAlpine Public Limited Company since 1957, Smithkline Beecham Public Limited Company since 1986 (Vice-Chairman). Chairman Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School since 1982.

Interests

• Music, reading, collecting old books

Connections

Married Marjorie Lewis in 1949.

Father:

John Anthony Clark

Mother:

Gladys Clark (nbe Dyer)

Spouse:

Marjorie Lewis