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Sir Roger Geoffrey Gibbs HonFRCP, HonFMedSci (13 October 1934 – 3 October 2018) was a British financier known for his long involvement in private banking, investment management and charitable governance. He combined a career in finance with service on the governing bodies of several major organisations.

Career and affiliations

Across his professional life Gibbs occupied senior roles on the board of directors and governing bodies of prominent institutions. Notable affiliations include:

  • Arsenal Football Club — he served in a leadership capacity on the club's board.
  • Wellcome Trust — he was a member of the Trust's board, contributing to its oversight of charitable funds for biomedical research.
  • Fleming Family & Partners — Gibbs was associated with this private investment and family office group during his career.

Honours

His styling as "Sir" indicates he received a knighthood. He was also awarded honorary fellowships, reflected in the post-nominals HonFRCP and HonFMedSci, recognising contributions to institutions linked with medicine and science.

Death

Roger Gibbs died on 3 October 2018 at the age of 83. Obituaries and notices at the time reflected on his roles in finance and philanthropy.