David Nickson, Baron Nickson
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David Wigley Nickson, Baron Nickson, KBE
(born 27 November 1929) is a British
businessman.
The son of Geoffrey Wigley Nickson and Janet Mary Dobie was educated at the Eton College
and further at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
. From 1949 to 1954 he was commissioned to the Coldstream Guards
.
Nickson worked from 1954 to 1982 at William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd publishers, made director in 1961, joint managing director in 1967, vice chairman in 1976 and group managing director in 1979. He was director of Scottish United Investors from 1970 to 1983, of General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation
from 1971 to 1998, of the Clydesdale Bank
1981 to 1989, of Scottish & Newcastle Breweries
1981 to 1995, of Radio Clyde
1982 to 1985, of The Edinburgh Investment Trust
between 1983 and 1994, of the Hambros Bank
1989 to 1998 and of the National Australia Bank
from 1991 to 1996. In many companies he was also chairman or deputy chairman at any time.
Nickson is a Freeman of the City of London
, and from 1993 to 2002, he was Chancellor of the Glasgow Caledonian University
. He was invested as a Commander and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
; in 1994, he was created a life peer
as Baron Nickson, of Renagour in the District of Stirling
.
Since 1952, Nickson has been married to Helen Louise Cockcraft; they have three daughters.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 27 November 1929) is a British
United Kingdom
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businessman.
The son of Geoffrey Wigley Nickson and Janet Mary Dobie was educated at the Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and further at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst , commonly known simply as Sandhurst, is a British Army officer initial training centre located in Sandhurst, Berkshire, England...
. From 1949 to 1954 he was commissioned to the Coldstream Guards
Coldstream Guards
Her Majesty's Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, also known officially as the Coldstream Guards , is a regiment of the British Army, part of the Guards Division or Household Division....
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Nickson worked from 1954 to 1982 at William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd publishers, made director in 1961, joint managing director in 1967, vice chairman in 1976 and group managing director in 1979. He was director of Scottish United Investors from 1970 to 1983, of General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation
CGU plc
CGU plc was a large insurance group, created by the merger of Commercial Union and General Accident. The Company was listed on the London Stock Exchange.- History :...
from 1971 to 1998, of the Clydesdale Bank
Clydesdale Bank
Clydesdale Bank is a commercial bank in Scotland, a subsidiary of the National Australia Bank Group. In Scotland, Clydesdale Bank is the third largest clearing bank, although it also retains a branch network in London and the north of England...
1981 to 1989, of Scottish & Newcastle Breweries
Scottish & Newcastle
Scottish & Newcastle plc was a "long alcoholic drinks" company with positions in 15 countries, including UK, France and Russia. It was headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. In the last 20 years, S&N expanded significantly from its home base to become an international business with beer...
1981 to 1995, of Radio Clyde
Radio Clyde
Radio Clyde is a division of Bauer Radio based in Glasgow, Scotland. They currently operate an FM station and an AM station from studios in Clydebank West Dunbartonshire.- History :...
1982 to 1985, of The Edinburgh Investment Trust
The Edinburgh Investment Trust
The Edinburgh Investment Trust PLC , a member of The Association of Investment Trust Companies is an investment trust company with a focus on investing in "larger" companies. It is currently a constituent of the FTSE 250 and was first listed on the exchange in 1952.-References:...
between 1983 and 1994, of the Hambros Bank
Hambros Bank
Hambros Bank was a British bank based in London. The Hambros bank was a specialist in Anglo-Scandinavian business with expertise in trade finance and investment banking, and was the sole banker to the Scandinavian kingdoms for many years...
1989 to 1998 and of the National Australia Bank
National Australia Bank
National Australia Bank is one of the four largest financial institutions in Australia in terms of market capitalisation and customers. NAB is ranked 17th largest bank in the world measured by market capitalisation...
from 1991 to 1996. In many companies he was also chairman or deputy chairman at any time.
Nickson is a Freeman of the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
, and from 1993 to 2002, he was Chancellor of the Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University is a public university in Glasgow, Scotland.The university was constituted by an Act of Parliament on 1 April 1993 as a result of a merger between Glasgow Polytechnic and The Queen's College, Glasgow....
. He was invested as a Commander and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
; in 1994, he was created a life peer
Life peer
In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles cannot be inherited. Nowadays life peerages, always of baronial rank, are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958 and entitle the holders to seats in the House of Lords, presuming they meet qualifications such as...
as Baron Nickson, of Renagour in the District of Stirling
Stirling
Stirling is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland, and is at the heart of the wider Stirling council area. The city is clustered around a large fortress and medieval old-town beside the River Forth...
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Since 1952, Nickson has been married to Helen Louise Cockcraft; they have three daughters.