Michael Morley (banker)
Michael John Morley | |
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| Born | May 18, 1957 United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Banking professional |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | CEO of Coutts & Co (2009–2016) |
Michael John Morley (born 18 May 1957) is a British banking professional who held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Coutts & Co, the UK-based private bank, from May 2009 until March 2016.
Early life and education
Morley received his education at Merchant Taylors' School in Northwood, London. He pursued Modern and Medieval Languages at Christ's College, Cambridge.
Career
Morley's initial senior leadership role was as CEO of Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA in Geneva, a post he occupied from 2002 to 2007. Before this, he dedicated eight years to Merrill Lynch in London, where he led the UK Private Client division and served as Managing Director for the Ultra High Net Worth segment across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Additionally, he was Managing Director at Singer and Friedlander Asset Investment Management prior to his appointment as CEO of Coutts in 2009.
The CEO position at Coutts & Co, founded in 1692, has been held by distinguished leaders such as Sir David Money-Coutts (1970–1986), Julian Robarts (1986–1991), Ian Farnsworth (1992–1995), Hershel Post (1995–2000), Andrew Fisher (2000–2002), Gordon Pell (2002–2005), and Sarah Deaves (2005–2009).
In 2009, Morley became a member of the Board of Adam & Company, a private banking institution based in Edinburgh. The following year, he took on the role of Chairman for the Royal Bank of Scotland International business headquartered in Jersey.
He broadened his engagement with luxury sectors by joining the Walpole British Luxury Board in 2014, contributing to the worldwide advocacy of British luxury brands. That same year, Morley was named to the China Advisory Council at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, highlighting a strategic emphasis on China.
In 2015, he joined the Board of the Wealth Management Association, which represents investment professionals across the UK.
Morley also holds the distinction of being an international fellow of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and acts as Trustee and Director for the Forces in Mind Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting former service members' reintegration into civilian life.
Personal life
Morley met his wife Conchita during the 1980s while both were employed at Lloyds Bank International in Geneva. The couple has two sons.