James Leigh-Pemberton
Sir James Leigh-Pemberton | |
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| Born | December 10, 1956 |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | Receiver-General for the Duchy of Cornwall (2000–2022), Executive Chairman of UK Financial Investments (until 2018) |
| Notable work | CEO of Credit Suisse UK division (from 2008) |
Sir James Henry Leigh-Pemberton CVO (born 10 December 1956) is a prominent British banker who held the position of Receiver-General for the Duchy of Cornwall from 2000 until 2022. He also served as the executive chairman of UK Financial Investments until the organization's dissolution in 2018.
The son of Robin Leigh-Pemberton, Baron Kingsdown, former Bank of England Governor and life peer, Leigh-Pemberton received his education at Eton College followed by Christ Church, Oxford. His professional journey began at S. G. Warburg & Co, after which he advanced to become Managing Director at Credit Suisse Investment Banking in London. In July 2008, he was named CEO of Credit Suisse’s UK division.
Additionally, Leigh-Pemberton holds trustee roles with the Duke of Cornwall Benevolent Fund and the Royal Collection Trust.
He was honored as a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) during the 2013 Birthday Honours and later received a knighthood in the 2019 New Year Honours.