Background
McKillop, Tom was born on March 19, 1943. Son of Hugh and Annie (Wilson) McKillop.
McKillop, Tom was born on March 19, 1943. Son of Hugh and Annie (Wilson) McKillop.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical with honors, Glasgow University, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Glasgow University. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Manchester University, 1999.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Glasgow University, 2000.
Research scientist ICI Corporate Lab, 1969—1975, ICI Pharmaceutical Division, 1975—1978, director, 1978—1980, chemistry manager, 1980—1984, general manager, 1984—1985, technical director, 1989—1994. Executive director Zeneca Group, 1994—1999. Chief Executive Officer Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, 1994—1999, AstraZeneca PLC, 1999—2006.
Deputy chairman The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), 2005—2006, chairman, 2006—2009. Non-executive director Amersham International PLC, 1992—1997, Nycomed Amersham PLC, 1997—2000. Pro-chancellor Leicester University, since 1998.
Non-executive director Lloyds Trustee Savings Bank Group PLC (United Kingdom), 1998—2004, BP plc, 2004—2009. President European Federation Pharmaceutical Industries & Associates, 2002—2004.
Trustee Darwin Trust of Edinburgh, since 1995, Council for Industry & Higher Education, since 2002. President Science Council, 2007. Pro chancellor Leicester University, since 1998.
Member of European Federation Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (past president).
Married Elizabeth Kettle, 1996. 3 children.