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PERSONAL: Born Elgin, Moray; divorced, one son, Adam George
EDUCATED: Springfield Academy; Rutherglen Academy; Glasgow University - BSc Hons Mathematics and Natural Philosophy (1965)
Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries (1973), Fellow of the Pensions Management Institute (1983), Financial Planning Certificate (1996)
OCCUPATION: Actuary and Managing Director, Ragbourne Consulting (Est. 1977) - provides actuarial, pensions and trustee services; advice on investment/investment strategy; expert witness; independent financial advice.
FORMERLY: Consultant Actuary, Buck Consultants, (1987-94) - provided actuarial and pensions consulting services to self administered schemes; Managing Director and Actuary, Fenchurch Life & Pensions (1983-86) - provided actuarial, pensions consulting services (insured and self administered) and Independent Financial Advice; Member main board Fenchurch Insurance Brokers; Principal, Towers Perrin Forster & Crosby (1977-83) - provided actuarial and pensions consulting services to self-administered schemes (UK and International);
Actuarial Assistant, Commercial Union Assurance (1973-1977) - responsibilities included Pension Scheme Quotations, Field Staff training and CU Managed Fund/ major Pension Scheme Clients;
Actuarial Student, Commercial Union Assurance (1966-1973) - trained in all aspects of Life Office including Quotations, Pensions and EDP.
Council Member Society of Pension Consultants (1988-94)
AREAS OF INTEREST/EXPERTISE: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Pensions, Pensions Review, Expert Witness.
OTHER INTERESTS: Golf, Skiing, Cinema, Photography; Freeman of the City of London, Member; Worshipful Companies of Needlemakers and Actuaries, Carlton Club, Royal Wimbledon Golf Club
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