Roger Gibbs: British financier and charitable trustee (1934–2018)
British financier Sir Roger Gibbs (1934–2018), banker and investment director known for long service on governing boards, including Arsenal and the Wellcome Trust, and leadership in charitable finance.
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.
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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.
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Sources
- arsenal.com : "Sir Roger Gibbs retires from Arsenal Board"
- blog.wellcome.ac.uk : "75th stories: Rich diversity – Roger Gibbs and the Wellcome Trust's endowment"
- ukwhoswho.com : GIBBS, Sir Roger (Geoffrey)
- announcements.telegraph.co.uk : Gibbs