John Gieve

Sir John Gieve’s distinguished career in the British Civil Service saw him appointed Principal Private Secretary to the Chancellor in 1989, where he served under Nigel Lawson, John Major, and Norman Lamont. This pivotal role followed a rapid progression through key departments, beginning with his entry into the Civil Service in 1974. Early in his career, he focused on industrial relations and pay policy within the Department of Employment, before transitioning to the Treasury in 1978 to work on employment and energy policy, ultimately becoming Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary. From 1984 to 1986, Sir John gained private sector experience during a secondment to 3i as an Investment Controller in their London office.

In January 2006, Sir John was appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, with specific responsibility for Financial Stability work, and also served as a member of the Monetary Policy Committee and the Board of the FSA, concluding this impactful role in February 2009. Following his extensive public service, Sir John Gieve became a Senior Fellow at the Kennedy School, Harvard University in 2009. He continues to serve as a Senior Adviser at Man Group Plc, a role he commenced in 2009, also working with GLG, part of the Man Group. His leadership extends to various organizations, where he has held directorial and chairman positions, including Chairman of VocaLink and Chairman of the Clore Social Leadership Programme.