Anita Frew
Anita Margaret Frew | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 June 1957 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Strathclyde |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Dame Anita Margaret Frew (born 24 June 1957)[1] is a Scottish businesswoman and chairman of Croda[2][3] and the first female chair of Rolls-Royce.[4]
Early life
[edit]Frew graduated from the University of Strathclyde.[5] She also earned a master of research in Philosophy from the University of London.[6]
Career
[edit]On graduation she joined Royal Bank of Scotland, before moving to Scottish Provident where she was head of UK Investment.[7]
Frew became Director of Corporate Development at WPP plc.[7] She also founded an investor relations consultancy, Frew McMaster.[4]
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 and pro bono non-executive director roles in various artistic organisations, including the Donmar Warehouse and the Gate Theatre.[6]
Frew was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to business and the economy.[8]
Directorships
[edit]Frew is a non-executive director of: Lloyds Banking Group;[9][10] Aberdeen Asset Management;[11] Ansbacher Holdings; Securities Trust of Scotland; Northumbrian Water; Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO; STOS plc; The City of London Investment Trust Plc; Archant;[5] and NXT Plc.[7]
Frew is the first female chair of Rolls-Royce and an honorary graduate of the University of Aberdeen.[12][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Birthdays today". The Times. 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Board Directors". Croda. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ Rolls Royce Names Female Chair With Move for Croda's Anita Frew, Bloomberg.com. 9 June 2021. Accessed 28 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Can Rolls-Royce fly again with City veteran Anita Frew?". Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Two new directors join board". Archant. 17 September 2001. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ a b c "Profile: Anita Margaret Frew BA (Hons), MRes, Hon. DSc". Bloomberg. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "Anita Frew profile". Bloomberg. Business Week. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "No. 63918". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2022. p. N9.
- ^ "Non Executive Directors". Lloyds Bank. Archived from the original on 1 April 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Board Moves". Sunday Times. 21 November 2010. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Anita Frew". Aberdeen Asset Management. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "University of Aberdeen to welcome new Honorary Graduates at winter ceremonies". abdn.ac.uk. 20 November 2017.
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