Ian Frederic Hay Davison (1931–2022) was an accountant, chairman, executive and bell ringer. He was the chief executive of Lloyd's of London from 1982 and helped to reform the insurer.

In 1988, he led a report on the management and operations of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, following its closure during the Black Monday crash of 1987. Defects were found and reforms recommended.

Ian Hay Davison

In 1998, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales recognised him with the Founding Societies’ Centenary Award for his outstanding contributions.

Ian Hay Davison

He campaigned to reopen Templecombe railway station and became an enthusiastic bell ringer.

Ian Hay Davison

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1931 births

2022 deaths

Alumni of the London School of Economics

British accountants

People from Uxbridge

People educated at Dulwich College

University of Michigan alumni