Background
Pitman, Brian Ivor was born on December 13, 1931. Son of Ronald Ivor and Doris Ivy (Short) Pitman.
Pitman, Brian Ivor was born on December 13, 1931. Son of Ronald Ivor and Doris Ivy (Short) Pitman.
Doctor of Science (honorary), City University, London, 1996. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Manchester Institute of Science Technology, Manchester, England, 2000.
With Lloyds Bank, 1952-2001, joint general manager, 1975-1976. Executive director Lloyds Bank International, 1976-1978, deputy chief executive, 1978-1982. Deputy group chief executive Lloyds Bank Plc, 1982-1983, chief executive, director, 1983-1997, chairman, 1997-2001.
Group chief executive Lloyds Trustee Savings Bank Group Plc, 1995-1997. Chairman Lloyds Trustee Savings Bank Group plc, 1997-2001. Senior advisor Morgan Stanley and Company International Ltd., London, 2001—2010.
Governor Ashridge Management College, from 1997. Board directors Independent Television PLC, Tomkins PLC, Carphone warehouse Group PLC, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. Chairman NEXT PLC, 1998—2002, Master Guild International Bankers, 2002—2003.
President British Bankers' Association, 1996—1997. Fellow: Chartered Institute Bankers (president 1997-1998).
Married Barbara Mildred Ann Darby, 1954. Children: Mark, David, Sally.