Simon Robertson
Simon Robertson | |
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| Born | March 4, 1941 |
| Occupation(s) | Financier, corporate executive |
| Known for | Chairman of Rolls-Royce plc, President of Goldman Sachs Europe |
Sir Simon Manwaring Robertson (born 4 March 1941) is a prominent British financier and corporate executive.
Biography
Educated at Eton College, Simon Robertson dedicated 34 years to Kleinwort Benson, where he ultimately held the position of chairman. Subsequently, he took on the role of President for Goldman Sachs Europe at Goldman Sachs. In 2004, he joined the Board of Rolls-Royce plc and was appointed chairman in January 2005. His board memberships extend to HSBC Holdings, Berry Brothers and Rudd, and The Economist. Previously, he has served on the boards of the London Stock Exchange, Invensys, and Inchcape. He heads Simon Robertson Associates and actively participates in the 30% Club, an initiative advocating for increased gender representation on corporate boards.
Robertson also contributes as a director of the Royal Opera House and as a trustee for the Eden Project. Knighted in 2010 in recognition of his contributions to business, his estimated net worth stands at £95 million. He maintains ties with the Conservative Party Foundation and holds membership at White's.