David Wright (Barclays)
Sir David Wright is the vice-chairman of Barclays.[1]
Wright earned a degree in History from Peterhouse College, Cambridge.[1]
Wright joined the the Diplomatic Service in 1966.[2] During his career, he worked as Private Secretary to the UK's Cabinet Secretary and also as Private Secretary to HRH The Prince of Wales.[3] He held the positions of British Ambassador in Korea (1990-1994) and Japan (1996-1999). He was Chief Executive of British Trade International (BTI) from 1999 to 2002.[2]
Wright was appointed vice chairman of Barclays Capital in June 2003. He became vice chairman of Barclays in January 2011.[3]
Affiliations
- Balfour Beatty - Non-executive director 2003-2006.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sir David Wright , World Economic Forum, accessed 4 June 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Barclays Capital appoints Sir David Wright as Vice Chairman and announces retirement of Sir Leonard, Barclays Capital, 27 August 2002.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sir David Wright, BOAO Forum, accessed 4 June 2013.
