Lloyd’s first CEO Ian Hay Davison passes away
Former CEO of Lloyd’s of London who took on a task of reforming scandal-ridden Lloyd’s of London in 1983 of its reputation, has passed away aged 91.
Davidson held the post of CEO for two years from 1983 to 1985. He was the first CEO of Lloyd’s after the Governor Gordon Richardson imposed a CEO on the market after a scandal broke over PCW
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