Colin graduated with an Engineering Degree from Southampton University in 1975 but rapidly turned towards the world of Finance, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Andersen in 1978. Throughout a career spanning more than 40 years, he has worked predominantly in the financial services industry – notably in Banking, Investment Management and Insurance – with roles covering Finance, Strategy, Operations, Technology and Regulation.
His previous roles include substantial periods as the Group Head of Finance, first at Standard Chartered Bank and subsequently at Barclays Bank. More recently, he was Group Chief Operating Officer at Standard Life Aberdeen, the position from which he formally retired in May 2019. Alongside his mainstream roles he has also served as a member of the Financial Reporting Review Panel of the FRC (2003-2013) and Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at West Bromwich Building Society (2011-2018).
Colin is a keen amateur pianist, describing his enthusiasm for the instrument as “far exceeding his limited talent” but has nevertheless spent a lifetime enjoying music and in a small way participating in its production.