Chris Gibson-Smith | |
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Born | September 1945 |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Previous chairman of London Stock Exchange (2003–2015) |
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]
Gibson-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]
A 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]
Chris Gibson-Smith | |
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Born | September 1945 |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Previous chairman of London Stock Exchange (2003–2015) |
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]
Gibson-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]
A 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]