Anita Frew

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Anita Margaret Frew
DBE
NationalityBritish
Alma mater University of Strathclyde
OccupationBusinesswoman

Dame Anita Margaret Frew DBE is a Scottish businesswoman and chairman of Croda [1] [2] and the first female chair of Rolls-Royce. [3]

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Early life

Frew graduated from the University of Strathclyde. [4] She also earned a master of research in Philosophy from the University of London. [5]

Career

On graduation she joined Royal Bank of Scotland, before moving to Scottish Provident where she was head of UK Investment. [6]

Frew became Director of Corporate Development at WPP plc. [6] She also founded an investor relations consultancy, Frew McMaster. [3]

She progressed to become a non-executive director of various commercial organisations including WPP plc and Northumbrian Water as well as Non-Executive Chairman of Victrex and pro bono non-executive director roles in various artistic organisations, including the Donmar Warehouse and the Gate Theatre. [5]

Frew was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to business and the economy. [7]

Directorships

Frew is a non-executive director of: Lloyds Banking Group; [8] [9] Aberdeen Asset Management; [10] Ansbacher Holdings; Securities Trust of Scotland; Northumbrian Water; Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO; STOS plc; The City of London Investment Trust Plc; Archant; [4] and NXT Plc. [6]

Frew is the first female chair of Rolls-Royce and an honorary graduate of the University of Aberdeen. [11] [5]

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