Anita Frew
Scottish businesswoman (born 1957)
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Dame Anita Margaret Frew (born 24 June 1957)[1] is a Scottish businesswoman and chairman of Croda[2][3] and the first female chair of Rolls-Royce.[4]
Anita Margaret Frew | |
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| Born | 24 June 1957 |
| Alma mater | University of Strathclyde |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Early life
Frew graduated from the University of Strathclyde.[5] She also earned a master of research in Philosophy from the University of London.[6]
Career
On graduation she joined Royal Bank of Scotland, before moving to Scottish Provident where she was head of UK Investment.[7]
Frew became Director of Corporate Development at WPP plc.[7] She also founded an investor relations consultancy, Frew McMaster.[4]
She progressed to become a non-executive director of various commercial organisations including WPP plc and Northumbrian Water as well as Non-Executive Chairman of Victrex and pro bono non-executive director roles in various artistic organisations, including the Donmar Warehouse and the Gate Theatre.[6]
Frew was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to business and the economy.[8]
Directorships
Frew is a non-executive director of: Lloyds Banking Group;[9][10] Aberdeen Asset Management;[11] Ansbacher Holdings; Securities Trust of Scotland; Northumbrian Water; Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO; STOS plc; The City of London Investment Trust Plc; Archant;[5] and NXT Plc.[7]
Frew is the first female chair of Rolls-Royce and an honorary graduate of the University of Aberdeen.[12][6]
