John Thomson (banker)

Sir John Thomson (1908–1998) was an English banker. He served as the Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1962 to 1973.

Early life
John Thomson was born on 3 April 1908. He was educated at Winchester College, then read law at Magdalen College, Oxford.

Military Service
During World War Two he served as an officer in the Royal Artillery and commanded the Oxfordshire Yeomanry with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Career
He joined Barclays Bank in 1947 and served as its Chairman from 1962 to 1973. He was knighted KBE in the 1972 New Year Honours.

Other Roles
Thomson was Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire from 1963 to 1979; and a Steward (director) of the Jockey Club from 1974 to 1977.

Death
He died on 2 January 1998.