Anita Frew

Anita Frew
Alma mater University of Strathclyde
Occupation Businesswoman

Anita Margaret Frew (born 24 June 1957) is a Scottish businessperson and Chairman of Croda.[1]

Early life

Born in Scotland, she is the daughter of a Supermarine Spitfire pilot, and youngest of three daughters.[2] Frew was educated at an all-girls convent in Norwich (Sacred Heart of Jesus),[2] before graduating from University of Strathclyde.[3]

Career

On graduation she joined Royal Bank of Scotland,[2] before moving to Scottish Provident where she served as Head of UK Investment.[4] Frew then became Director of Corporate Development at WPP plc.[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[5] and pro bono non-executive director roles in various artistic organisations, including the Donmar Warehouse and the Gate Theatre.[3]

She stood down as Non-Executive Chairman of Victrex in October 2014 to take the Chairman of the Board role at Croda in September 2015

Directorships

Frew is a non-executive director of: Lloyds Banking Group;[6][7] Aberdeen Asset Management;[8] Ansbacher Holdings; Securities Trust of Scotland; Northumbrian Water; Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO; STOS plc; The City of London Investment Trust Plc; Archant;[3] NXT Plc.[4]

Personal life

Frew has one son, who is a diplomat.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Board Directors". Croda. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Anita Frew". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  3. 1 2 3 "Two new directors join board". Archant. 17 September 2001. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  4. 1 2 3 "Anita Frew". Business Week. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  5. ↑ "Anita Frew". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
  6. ↑ "Non Executive Directors". Lloyds Bank. Archived from the original on 2009-04-01. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  7. ↑ "Board Moves". Sunday Times. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  8. ↑ "Anita Frew". Aberdeen Asset Management. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
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