Background
BENSON, William Jeffrey was born on July 15, 1922 in Leeds. Son of Herbert and Lilian (Goodson) Benson.
BENSON, William Jeffrey was born on July 15, 1922 in Leeds. Son of Herbert and Lilian (Goodson) Benson.
West Leeds High School.
Joined National Provincial Bank Limited. 1939; served Royal Air Force 1941-1946. Assistant General Manager National Provincial Bank 1965-1968.
Regional Executive Director National Westminster Bank Limited.
1968-1973, General Manager of Manager Services Division 1973-1975, Deputy Chief Executive 1975-1977, Group Chief Executive 1978-1982, Deputy Chairman 1983-1987. Chairman Export Guarantees Advisory Council 1982-1987.
Director National Westminster Bank United States of America 1982-1987. Director (non-executive) Curry’s Group 1983-1984 (resigned).
President Institute of Bankers 1983-1984.
Non-Executive Director The 600 Group Public Limited Company since 1983, Vice-Chairman 1985-1987, Chairman since 1987.
Married Audrey Winifred Parsons in 1947.