Nigel Sherlock
English stockbroker
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Sir Nigel Sherlock is a retired stockbroker in the North East of England.
Business
After graduating from the University of Nottingham Sherlock spent much of his career in stockbroking[1] and was involved in establishing the Northern Development Company and the Northern Investors Company, which provide financial support for small businesses.[2]
Public responsibilities
Sherlock was Newcastle University's Chairman and Acting Pro-Chancellor from 1993 to 2002.[1] In 2000 he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear which led to his involvement with many units of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.[3]
Family and honours
He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2003 and a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in 2014.[3]
