Andrew Buxton Explained

Andrew Robert Fowell Buxton CMG (born 1939) was a British banker who was the first group chief executive of Barclays from 1992–93, and group chairman from 1993-99.

Early life

Andrew Robert Fowell Buxton was born in 1939.[1] His father was Captain Joseph Gurney Fowell Buxton (1913-1943). He is a descendant of Sir Fowell Buxton, 1st Baronet.

He was educated at Winchester College. He graduated from the University of Oxford. He did his national service with the Grenadier Guards.

Career

In 1993, he succeeded Sir John Quinton as chairman of Barclays Bank.[2] He was chairman until 1999.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrew Buxton (Chief Executive 1992-1993; Chairman 1993-1999). Barclays. 6 August 2015.
  2. News: Obituary: Sir John Quinton. 4 August 2015. Daily Telegraph. 1 May 2012.