Lord Mervyn Davies of Abersoch CBE
Chairman, Former Banker, Government Minister and Chief Executive
Mervyn Davies, Lord Davies of Abersoch, CBE is a British former banker and was previously a Labour government minister. Prior to Government, he was a Director, Chief Executive and Chairman of Standard Chartered PLC for 12 years.
Lord Davies is currently Chairman of LetterOne and Chair of the Advisory Board for Consello, alongside his role as Chairman of Glyndebourne Opera House and Chairman of Artfarm (Hauser & Wirth). Lord Davies is also the former Chairman of the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association), finishing a successful tenure after the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.
Lord Davies is passionate about the arts, sports and business, and chairs a variety of private high growth companies.
Recently announced, Lord Davies is now co-owner of Salford City Football Club (SCFC), together with David Beckham, Gary Neville and Declan Kelly, of Consello. Lord Davies serves as the new Co-Chair
of the Club’s Board.
Lord Davies was awarded a CBE for his services to the financial sector and the community in Hong Kong in June 2002 where he served as a member of the HK Exchange fund for seven years. Lord Davies is a JP in Hong Kong, and he is an Honorary Distinguished Professor at Cardiff Business School.
Lord Davies is married with two children and is a fluent Welsh speaker.