John Thomson (banker)

Sir John Thomson KBE TD (3 April 1908 – 2 January 1998) was an English banker. He was the chairman of Barclays Bank from 1962 to 1973.^[1]

Early life and career

John Thomson was born on 3 April 1908. He was educated at Winchester College, and earned a degree in law at Magdalen College, Oxford.^[2]

During World War II, he served as an officer in the Royal Artillery and commanded the Oxfordshire Yeomanry with the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, he joined Barclays Bank in 1947 and became its chairman from 1962 to 1973.^[3] He was knighted KBE in the 1972 New Year Honours.^[4] Thomson was also Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire from 1963 to 1979; and a steward (director) of the Jockey Club from 1974 to 1977.

Death

Thomson died on 2 January 1998.^[2]

References

1. "Thomson, Sir John". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1995–2000 (December 2017 online ed.). A & C Black. 6 December 2017. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
2. "Sir John Thomson". Obituary. The Times. No. 66100. London. 16 January 1998. p. 23.
3. "Sir John Thomson (Chairman 1962-1973)". Barclays. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
4. "No. 45554". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 1971. p. 8.

External links

• Portraits of Sir John Thomson at the National Portrait Gallery, London

Business positions
Preceded by Anthony Tuke	Chairman of Barclays 1962–1973	Succeeded by Sir Anthony Tuke