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Mr John Robinson Wright

Born in the UK in 1941, British Nationality, educated at Daniel Stewarts College Edinburgh, and an Associate and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Ireland. A Past President of the latter and a Past Vice President of the Scottish Institute.

• John Wright is a career Commercial Banker with a strong International background. His career spanned 43 years and included assignments in the UK, India, Sri Lanka, West Africa, Canada, Hong Kong and the United States before becoming Chief Executive of Oman International Bank for 7 years thereafter Chief Executive of the Northern and National Irish Banks in Ireland for 5 years, a brief spell as Chief Executive of the Gulf Bank in Kuwait followed finally by 3 years as Chief Executive of Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banks prior to retirement.
• Now Non- Executive Director with many roles including Directorships of banks in Oman, London and Bermuda; The UK Government ECGD (Export Credit Guarantee Department); Chairmanships of companies in Northern Ireland and in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Membership of the Advisory Boards of the Arab Financial Forum and the Glasgow University School of Business.
• John Wright resides in Scotland at Ednam Mains House, Ednam Nr Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7QL. Tel 01573 224330,Fax 01573 225292.