Anita Frew
Anita Margaret Frew (born 24 June 1957) is a Scottish businessperson and Chairman of Croda.[1]
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Alma mater | University of Strathclyde |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Early life
Born in Scotland, she is the daughter of a Supermarine Spitfire pilot, and youngest of three daughters.[2] Frew was educated at an all-girls convent in Norwich (Sacred Heart of Jesus),[2] before graduating from University of Strathclyde.[3] She also earned a master of research in Philosophy from the University of London.[4]
Career
On graduation she joined Royal Bank of Scotland,[2] before moving to Scottish Provident where she served as Head of UK Investment.[5] Frew then became Director of Corporate Development at WPP plc.[5]
She progressed to become a non-executive director of various commercial organisations including WPP plc and Northumbrian Water as well as Non-Executive Chairman of Victrex[6] and pro bono non-executive director roles in various artistic organisations, including the Donmar Warehouse and the Gate Theatre.[3]
She stood down as Non-Executive Chairman of Victrex in October 2014 to take the Chairman of the Board role at Croda in September 2015
Directorships
Frew is a non-executive director of: Lloyds Banking Group;[7][8] Aberdeen Asset Management;[9] Ansbacher Holdings; Securities Trust of Scotland; Northumbrian Water; Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO; STOS plc; The City of London Investment Trust Plc; Archant;[3] NXT Plc.[5]
Personal life
Frew has one son, who is a diplomat.[2]
References
- "Board Directors". Croda. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- "Anita Frew". Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- "Two new directors join board". Archant. 17 September 2001. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- "Victrex Plc (VCT:London): Anita Margaret Frew BA (Hons), MRes, Hon. D.Sc". Bloomberg. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- "Anita Frew". Business Week. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- "Anita Frew". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- "Non Executive Directors". Lloyds Bank. Archived from the original on 1 April 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- "Board Moves". Sunday Times. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- "Anita Frew". Aberdeen Asset Management. Retrieved 10 February 2012.