Nigel Sherlock

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]

Sir Nigel Sherlock KCVO OBE