Chris Gibson-Smith CBE (born September 1945)[1] is a British businessman who was chairman of the London Stock Exchange Group from 2003 to 2015.[2]
Chris Gibson-Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 1945 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Previous chairman of London Stock Exchange (2003–2015) |
Education
editGibson-Smith studied at Durham University (University College), where he completed a BSc in Geology in 1967.[3] He gained a PhD in Geochemistry from Newcastle University in 1970 and has also spent time at Stanford Business School.[4][5]
Career
editA geologist by training,[6] Gibson-Smith spent over 30 Years at BP, latterly as one of five group managing directors reporting to then CEO, Lord Browne.[7]
During his time at the London Stock Exchange, Gibson-Smith oversaw a number of hostile bid defences, and the subsequent acquisitions of Italian stock exchange Borsa Italiana, FTSE International, LCH.Clearnet and Frank Russell Investments.[8]
Since leaving the London Stock Exchange, Gibson-Smith has become an adviser to Swiss investment bank, UBS.[9] He was succeeded as chairman of London Stock Exchange Group by Donald Brydon.
Gibson-Smith is also chairman of retirement specialist, Just Group plc.[10] He also chaired National Air Traffic Services (Nats) from 2001 to 2005,[11] and British Land from 2007 to 2012.[12]
References
edit- ^ "appointments". UK Companies House.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Gibson-Smith to step down as LSE chairman". Financial Times. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday Honours". Durham Newswire. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Alumni & Supporters". Newcastle University website. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "New Kid on the Block". The Guardian. 8 April 2003. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "We're hurting Britain not saving the planet". The Sunday Telegraph. Retrieved 23 August 2018.[dead link]
- ^ "Nats chief to head Stock Exchange". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Gibson-Smith to step down as LSE chairman". Financial Times. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "UBS hires ex-London Stock Exchange boss Chris Gibson-Smith". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 July 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Just Group website. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Introduction to written evidence to parliament". UK Parliament. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "British Land appoints new chairman". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 23 August 2018.