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My Take
Alan Yarrow's path fascinates me precisely because it is so unflashy yet so far-reaching. Born in Johor Bahru, educated at Manchester, he rose through investment banking to become Lord Mayor of London and earned a knighthood. Finance rarely produces household names, but the trust required to chair the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment for years, and to hold the ancient office of Lord Mayor, speaks to a quiet authority I respect. His journey from a Malaysian port city to the heart of the City of London is a reminder that some of the most consequential careers unfold without fanfare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan Yarrow
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・ヤーロウ
- Reading
- あらん・やーろう
- Born
- June 27, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Occupation
- banker / politician
2. Background
- University
- University of Manchester
Awards & achievements
- Knight Bachelor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Yarrow born?
Born June 27, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Alan Yarrow from?
Alan Yarrow is from Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
What does Alan Yarrow do?
Alan Yarrow works as banker, politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.