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Sir Ronald Garrick CBE (born 21 August 1940 ) is former CEO and chairman of Weir Group who then went on to be deputy chairman and senior independant director of HBOS.

Life
Originally from Springburn in Glasgow Ron Garrick started as a Graduate Trainee with Weir Group after graduating from Glasgow University with a first in mechanical engineering. His entire engineering career was spent at Weir Group. Upon stepping down from Weir group he then moved into the Finance sector taking up roles with HBOS.

Significant Directorships
HBOS PLC (SC218813) - Apponited on 5 June 2001 - Resigned on 16 January 2009

Bank of Scotland PLC (SC327000) - Appointed on 17 September 2007 - Resigned 16 January 2009

Honours and awards
1984 elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng).

June 1986 Ronald Garrick was awarded CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

1992 elected Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE).

June 1994 Ronald Garrick was awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

July 1994 Sir Ronald Garrick was made a Member of the University Court, and Doctor of the University (DUniv) at Univeristy of Strathclyde.

Personal life
Married Janet Elizabeth Lind in 1965.