Newton John Stabb
Newton John Stabb | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age |
| Died | December 1, 1931 (aged 62) |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | Chief manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (1910–1920) |
Newton John Stabb, OBE (15 December 1868 – 1 December 1931) held the position of chief manager at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation between 1910 and 1920.
Early life
He was born in 1868 to Nicolas Sparks Stabb and received his education at Newton College, Devon. Stabb arrived in East Asia in March 1891 to begin his career.
Career
Starting as a junior staff member at HSBC's Singapore branch, Stabb transferred to Shanghai in 1895 before moving to Hong Kong in 1903. In 1906, he was appointed agent in Saigon, followed by a role as sub-manager at the London head office in 1909. Returning to Hong Kong in 1910, he initially served as acting chief manager and was officially confirmed in that role the same year. In 1920, he relocated to London to assume the position of branch manager.
While serving in Hong Kong, he became a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong in 1919. He was honored with a knighthood in 1921 and received the Order of the British Empire. Additionally, Japan awarded him the Order of the Sacred Treasure (Second Class) in 1927.
Personal life
Stabb married Ethel Mary Townsend, daughter of A. M. Townsend, who had been both manager and director of HSBC's London branch. The couple had five children; their son Nicolas John Stabb served as an RAF Volunteer Reserve pilot and lost his life during World War II.
Newton John Stabb passed away at age 63 on 1 December 1931 in London and was laid to rest at Brookwood Cemetery in Woking.