Charles Annand Fraser
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Sir Charles Fraser KCVO
CVO
LVO
WS DL
is a Scottish businessman and former Chairman, Lothian and Borders Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise
network.
John Annand Fraser
MBE
who was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
1958-59, Charles Annand Fraser was born on the 16 October 1928 at Humbie
in East Lothian
, Scotland, and educated at the former Hamilton Academy
. His father was at that time Minister at Hamilton Old Parish Church
. Charles Fraser was to continue his studies at the University of Edinburgh
, graduating MA
and LLB.
PLC; Scottish Media Group (formerly Scottish Television
PLC); Scottish Business in the Community
and Stakis PLC. He was also non-executive Vice-Chairman of United Biscuits
(Holdings) between 1986 and 1995 and Chairman of the banks Morgan Grenfell (Scotland) and Adam and Company
. Fraser has also served as a director of the Scottish Widows
Fund, (1978-94).
, and from 1969 to 1988, as Purse Bearer to the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
, serving also, from 1972 to 1978, on the Court of Heriot-Watt University
.
In 1991, Fraser was appointed Chairman of Lothian & Edinburgh Enterprise, part of the Scottish Enterprise
network, a post he held until 1994, from which year, to 1997, he served as Chairman of the Secretary of State for Scotland
’s Advisory Committee on Sustainable Development
. From 1997-2000, Fraser was also a Trustee of the World Wildlife Fund (UK).
in 1968; CVO
in 1985 and knighted, as KCVO
in 1989. He was also appointed a Deputy Lieutenant
for East Lothian
in 1984.
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
CVO
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
LVO
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
WS DL
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
is a Scottish businessman and former Chairman, Lothian and Borders Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is a sponsored non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government which encourages economic development, enterprise, innovation and investment in business...
network.
Early life
The son of the Very ReverendVery Reverend
The Very Reverend is a style given to certain religious figures.*In the Roman Catholic Church, by custom, priests who hold positions of particular note: e.g...
John Annand Fraser
John Annand Fraser
The Very Rev John Annand Fraser, MBE, TD was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1958 to 1959. He was born into a clerical family on 21 June 1894 and educated at Robert Gordon's College, Inverness Royal Academy and the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh...
MBE
MBE
MBE can stand for:* Mail Boxes Etc.* Management by exception* Master of Bioethics* Master of Bioscience Enterprise* Master of Business Engineering* Master of Business Economics* Mean Biased Error...
who was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
The Moderator of the General Assembly of Church of Scotland is a Minister, Elder or Deacon of the Church of Scotland chosen to "moderate" the annual General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, which is held for a week in Edinburgh every May....
1958-59, Charles Annand Fraser was born on the 16 October 1928 at Humbie
Humbie
Humbie is a hamlet and rural parish in East Lothian, Scotland. It lies in the south-west of the county, approximately 10 miles south-west of Haddington and 15 miles south-east of Edinburgh. Humbie as we know it today was formed as the result of the union between Keith Marischal and Keith Hundeby in...
in East Lothian
East Lothian
East Lothian is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and a lieutenancy Area. It borders the City of Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Midlothian. Its administrative centre is Haddington, although its largest town is Musselburgh....
, Scotland, and educated at the former Hamilton Academy
Hamilton Academy
Hamilton Academy was a school situated in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.Described as "one of the finest schools in Scotland" in the Cambridge University Press County Biography of 1910, Hamilton Academy featured in the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association Magazine article series on...
. His father was at that time Minister at Hamilton Old Parish Church
Hamilton Old Parish Church
Hamilton Old Parish Church is a Church of Scotland parish church serving part of the Burgh of Hamilton in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is notable for its Georgian architecture. It was built in 1734 to an unusual, largely circular design...
. Charles Fraser was to continue his studies at the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
, graduating MA
Master of Arts (Scotland)
A Master of Arts in Scotland can refer to an undergraduate academic degree in humanities and social sciences awarded by the ancient universities of Scotland – the University of St Andrews, the University of Glasgow, the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh, while the University of...
and LLB.
Business career
A partner (1965 to 1992) in the Edinburgh solicitors W. & J. Burness WS, Fraser is a former director of British Assets TrustBritish Assets Trust
British Assets Trust is a large British investment trust dedicated to investments in major international businesses, particularly FTSE 100 companies. Established in 1898, the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The Chairman is William Thomson....
PLC; Scottish Media Group (formerly Scottish Television
Scottish Television
Scottish Television is Scotland's largest ITV franchisee, and has held the ITV franchise for Central Scotland since 31 August 1957. It is the second oldest ITV franchisee still active...
PLC); Scottish Business in the Community
Business in the Community
Business in the Community is a British business-community outreach charity promoting responsible business, CSR, corporate responsibility, and is one of the Prince's Charities of Charles, Prince of Wales....
and Stakis PLC. He was also non-executive Vice-Chairman of United Biscuits
United Biscuits
__FORCETOC__United Biscuits is a British multinational food manufacturer, makers of the BN biscuits, McVitie's biscuits, KP Nuts, Hula Hoops, The Real McCoy's crisps, Phileas Fogg snacks, Jacob's Cream Crackers, and Twiglets...
(Holdings) between 1986 and 1995 and Chairman of the banks Morgan Grenfell (Scotland) and Adam and Company
Adam and Company
Adam and Company Plc is a private banking house based in the United Kingdom, part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group. It offers a range of private banking services including investment management and advisory services to customers in the UK and overseas....
. Fraser has also served as a director of the Scottish Widows
Scottish Widows
Scottish Widows plc is a life, pensions and investment company located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group. Its product range includes life assurance, pensions, investments and savings...
Fund, (1978-94).
Other appointments
From 1966 to 1972 Fraser served as a member of the Council of the Law Society of ScotlandLaw Society of Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland is the professional governing body for Scottish solicitors.It promotes excellence among solicitors through representation, support and regulation of its members. It also promotes the interests of the public in relation to the profession...
, and from 1969 to 1988, as Purse Bearer to the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
The Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the British Sovereign's personal representative to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland , reflecting the Church's role as the national church of Scotland, and the Sovereign's role as protector and member of...
, serving also, from 1972 to 1978, on the Court of Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer....
.
In 1991, Fraser was appointed Chairman of Lothian & Edinburgh Enterprise, part of the Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is a sponsored non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government which encourages economic development, enterprise, innovation and investment in business...
network, a post he held until 1994, from which year, to 1997, he served as Chairman of the Secretary of State for Scotland
Secretary of State for Scotland
The Secretary of State for Scotland is the principal minister of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom with responsibilities for Scotland. He heads the Scotland Office , a government department based in London and Edinburgh. The post was created soon after the Union of the Crowns, but was...
’s Advisory Committee on Sustainable Development
Sustainable development
Sustainable development is a pattern of resource use, that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come...
. From 1997-2000, Fraser was also a Trustee of the World Wildlife Fund (UK).
Honours
Charles Annand Fraser was appointed LVORoyal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
in 1968; CVO
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
in 1985 and knighted, as KCVO
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
in 1989. He was also appointed a Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
for East Lothian
East Lothian
East Lothian is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and a lieutenancy Area. It borders the City of Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Midlothian. Its administrative centre is Haddington, although its largest town is Musselburgh....
in 1984.