The Lord Stevenson of Coddenham | |
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Born |
Henry Dennistoun Stevenson 19 July 1945 |
Nationality | British |
Education |
Edinburgh Academy Trinity College, Glenalmond |
Alma mater | King's College, University of Cambridge |
Known for | former chairman of HBOS |
Board member of |
British Technology Group (1979–89) Tyne Tees Television (1982–87) Manpower Inc. (1988-2006) Thames Television (1991-93) J. Rothschild Assurance plc (1991–97) English Partnerships (1993-2004) BSkyB (1994-2001) Lazard Bros (1997-2002) St James's Place Capital (1997-2002) Waterstones (2011-2016) |
Spouse(s) | Charlotte Susan Vanneck |
Children | four sons |
Relatives | Sir Peter Vanneck (father-in-law) |
Henry Dennistoun "Dennis" Stevenson, Baron Stevenson of Coddenham, CBE, DL (born 19 July 1945) is a British businessman and former chairman of HBOS. He sits on the crossbenches in the House of Lords.
Stevenson was educated at two Scottish independent schools: Edinburgh Academy and Trinity College, Glenalmond (since renamed Glenalmond College). He then went to King's College, University of Cambridge
Stevenson's business career started when he set up the SRU Consultancy Group upon leaving Cambridge. He was Chairman of the Newton Aycliffe and Peterlee New Town Development Corporation from 1971 to 1980.
Stevenson was a non-executive Director of British Technology Group (1979–89), Tyne Tees Television (1982–87), Manpower Inc. (1988-2006), Thames Television (1991-93), J. Rothschild Assurance plc (1991–97), English Partnerships (1993-2004), BSkyB (1994-2001), Lazard Bros (1997-2002), St James's Place Capital (1997-2002), and Waterstones (2011-2016).
He was Chairman of the National Association of Youth Clubs (1973-1981), Intermediate Technology Development Group (1983-1990), the Trustees of the Tate Gallery (1988-1998), Aerfi (formerly GPA, 1993-1999), Pearson (1997-2005), HBOS (formerly Halifax Plc, 1999-2008), the House of Lords Appointments Commission (2001-2008), and Aldeburgh Music (2002-2012).
He is also a former Chancellor of University of the Arts London.