Timothy Bevan

Sir Timothy Hugh Bevan (24 May 1927 – 11 February 2016) was an English heir, lawyer and banker. He served as the Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1981 to 1987.

Early life

Timothy Hugh Bevan was born in May 1927. He is a direct descendant of both Silvanus Bevan (1743–1830) and of David Barclay (1682–1769), two of the original senior partners in Barclay, Bevan, Tritton and Co.

Bevan was educated at Eton College. He served in the Welsh Guards, a regiment of the British Army, from 1945 to 1947. He studied the Law and was called to the bar in 1950.

Career

Bevan started his career at the family business, Barclays Bank, in 1950. He worked in its offices in London, Manchester, Preston, and Luton, followed by its offices in France and Cyprus until 1955, when he joined the offices in Leeds, Nottingham, and Lombard Street, London.

He served on the Board of Directors of Barclays Bank from 1966 to 1993. From 1968 to 1974, he served as its Vice Chairman. He served as its Chairman from 1981 to 1987. He was succeeded by Sir John Quinton.

He served as the Chairman of the Committee of London Clearing Bankers and the Vice President of the Council of the Institute of Bankers. He also served as a member of the National Economic Development Council.

Bevan was knighted on 14 February 1984.

He died on 11 February 2016 after a long illness., and was survived by a widow and four children.

Philanthropy

Bevan served on the Board of Trustees of the Conservators of Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.