Andrew Buxton

Andrew Robert Fowell Buxton CMG (born 1939) was CEO of Barclays Bank from 1992–93 and 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.[1]

Career

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

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References
  1. "Andrew Buxton (Chief Executive 1992-1993; Chairman 1993-1999)". Barclays. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  2. "Obituary: Sir John Quinton". Daily Telegraph. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
Business positions
Preceded by
?		 CEO of Barclays
1992-1993		 Succeeded by
Martin Taylor
Preceded by
Sir John Quinton		 Chairman of Barclays
1993-1999		 Succeeded by
Sir Peter Middleton
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