William Purves (banker)

The Honourable
Sir William Purves
CBE, DSO
Chairman of HSBC Holdings
In office
1990–1998
CEO of HSBC Holdings
In office
1990–1992
Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
In office
1987–1992
CEO of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
In office
1986–1992
Personal details
Born (1931-12-27) 27 December 1931 (age 92)[1]
Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Spouses
Diana Troutbeck Richardson
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(m. 1958⁠–⁠1988)​
Rebecca Jane Lewellen
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(m. 1989)​
Civilian awardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire
Grand Bauhinia Medal (Hong Kong)
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Battles/warsKorean War
Military awardsDistinguished Service Order

Sir William "Willie" Purves, CBE, DSO (Chinese: 浦偉士, born 27 December 1931) was a Scottish banker until his retirement in 1998. He was the first Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings following the creation of a holding company to act as parent to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and the Midland Bank following the former's acquisition of Midland in 1992.[2]

  1. ^ Mosley, Charles, ed. (2003). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knighthood (107 ed.). Burke's Peerage & Gentry. p. 3230. ISBN 0-9711966-2-1.
  2. ^ Erik Ipsen (23 April 1992). "Hongkong Bank Chief Turns Up Heat on Midland". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 April 2010.