William Purves (banker)
Sir William Purves | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 27 December 1931 Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland |
| Spouses | Diana Troutbeck Richardson
(m. 1958–1988)Rebecca Jane Lewellen
(m. 1989) |
| Civilian awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Grand Bauhinia Medal (Hong Kong) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Military awards | Distinguished 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.