Andrew Crockett (banker)
Andrew Crockett | |
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| Born | 23 March 1943 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Died | 3 September 2012 (aged 69) San Francisco, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, banker, public official |
| Years active | 1966–2012 |
| Known for | General manager of the Bank for International Settlements |
Sir Andrew Duncan Crockett (23 March 1943 – 3 September 2012) was a distinguished British economist, banker, and public official, renowned for his role as the general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Early life and education
Crockett was born in Glasgow and pursued his studies at Queens' College, Cambridge followed by Yale University.
Career
His professional journey commenced at the Bank of England in 1966, later transitioning to the International Monetary Fund in 1972. From 1989 until 1993, he held the position of executive director at the Bank of England before assuming the role of General Manager at the BIS in 1994. Upon retiring from the BIS in 2003, Crockett became Special Advisor to the chairman at JPMorgan Chase, where he also served on the executive committee until shortly before his passing.
Additionally, he was an active participant in the prominent Group of Thirty and contributed numerous publications on topics related to economics and finance.
Honours
In recognition of his contributions, Crockett was knighted in 2003 and received the title European Banker of the Year in 2000.
Personal life
He passed away in San Francisco, California at age 69 after a prolonged struggle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (née Hlavacek), their three children, as well as his mother and two brothers.