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Ian Grant (businessman)

British businessman (1943–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sir Ian David Grant CBE DL FRAgS (28 July 1943 – 20 November 2022) was a British corporate director who was chairman and first commissioner of the Crown Estate. He also served as the Chairman of the Scottish Exhibition Centre from 2002 to 2013.[1] Grant was knighted by Elizabeth II in 2010.[2]

Early life and education

Ian Grant was born on 28 July 1943. He was educated at Strathallan School in Perthshire and the Edinburgh and East of Scotland College of Agriculture.[1]

Career

  • Director, East of Scotland farmers, 1976–2002.[2]
  • Chairman, Copa Cereals Group, Brussels, 1982–1986.[2]
  • Chairman, EEC Cereals Working Party, 1982–1988.[1]
  • Chairman, International Federation of Agricultural Producers, 1984–1989.[2]
  • President, National Farmers Union of Scotland, 1984–1990. (vice-president 1981–1984)[2]
  • Director, Clydesdale Bank plc, 1989–1997.[2]
  • Director, National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society, 1990–2008. (deputy chairman, 2003–2008)[2]
  • Director, Scottish and Southern Energy plc, 1992–2003. (deputy chairman, 2000–2003)[2]
  • Chairman, Scottish Tourist Board, 1990–1998. (board member, 1988–1998)[2]
  • Chairman, Cairngorms Partnership, 1998–2003.[2]
  • Chairman, Crown Estate 2002–2009. (commissioner, 1996–2009)[3]
  • Chairman, Scottish Exhibition Centre Ltd, 2002-20 (deputy chairman, 2001; director 1998–20)[2]
  • Member of the Council of CBI Scotland, 1984–1996.[2]
  • Member of the Scottish Economic Council, 1993–1997.[1]
  • Board Member, British Tourist Authority, 1990–1998.[2]
  • Vice-president of the Royal Smithfield Club.[1]
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Personal life and death

Grant died on 20 November 2022, aged 79.[4][5]

Awards

References

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