Background
BROOK, Robin Ralph Ellis was born on June 19, 1908. Son of Francis Brook, F.R.C.s. and Eleanor (nee Williamson) Brook.
BROOK, Robin Ralph Ellis was born on June 19, 1908. Son of Francis Brook, F.R.C.s. and Eleanor (nee Williamson) Brook.
Eton and Kings College, Cambridge.
Director Bank of England 1946-1949. Deputy Chairman British Tourist and Holidays Board 1946-1950, Colonial Development Corporation 1949-1953. Chairman London Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1966-1968, President 1968-1972.
President Association of British Chambers of Commerce 1972-1974, Conference of Chambers of Commerce of European Economic Community. Director British Petroleum Company 1970-1973. Chairman 1975-1978; Council and Executive Committee King Edward’s Fund, City and East London AHA 1974-1982, Vice-Chairman 1974-1979.
Chairman St. Bartholomew’s Hospital 1964-1974, Governor 1962-1974, Chairman Trustees 1974-1984. Governor Royal Free Hospital 1962-1974. President London Homes for the Elderly since 1980 (Chairman 1973-1980).
Past Master Haberdashers’ Company. Governor Sports Aid Foundation 1976. British Sabre; Commander Legion of Merit.
Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre and Bar.
Committee on Invisible Exports 1969-1975, member Sports Council 1971-1978. City and Hackney District Health Authority 1982-1986.
Married Helen Knewrstub in 1937.