About Ian Hay Davison
Lived 1931 – 2022 (aged 91). Ian Hay Davison was an accountant.
Ian Frederic Hay Davison (30 June 1931 – 20 September 2022) was a British accountant, businessman and bell ringer. He was the chief executive of Lloyd's of London from 1982 and helped to reform the insurer.
In 1988, he led a report on the management and operations of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, following its closure during the Black Monday crash of 1987. Defects were found and reforms recommended.
In 1998, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales recognised him with the Founding Societies’ Centenary Award for his outstanding contributions.
Davison campaigned to reopen Templecombe railway station and became an enthusiastic bell ringer.
Davison died at his home in Bath, Somerset, on 20 September 2022, aged 91.
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Who was Ian Hay Davison?
British accountant and executive (1931–2022)
When was Ian Hay Davison born?
Ian Hay Davison was born on 30 June 1931 in Uxbridge.
When did Ian Hay Davison die?
Ian Hay Davison died on 20 September 2022.
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Ian Hay Davison was an accountant.
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