William Henry Clegg (born 1867 - died 1945) was the first Governor of the South African Reserve Bank from 17 December 1920 until 31 December 1931.[1] His successor was Johannes Postmus.[1]

Early life

He was born in 1867 in Stanley, West Yorkshire to father George Clegg.[2]: 7 

Career

His banking career started in September 1886 when he joined the Bank of England.[2]: 7  By 1895 he was an assistant to the auditor before becoming a first auditor in 1900.[2]: 7  In 1914, he was the principal of the branch banks office and by 1919, the banks chief accountant.[2]: 7  In 1920, he was selected as the first governor of the South African Reserve Bank a positioned he served until 1931.[2]: 7  After then end of his tenure at the South African Reserve Bank, he was appointed as the chairman of the commission of inquiry into the Hong Kong currency.[2]: 7  In 1932, he returned to the Bank of England as a director.[2]: 7 [3]: 5 

Marriage

In 1916, he married Elinor Bowen and had two sons and a daughter.[2]: 7 

Death

He died on 16 March 1945 at Stillwood House in Winchester, England.[2]: 7 

References

  1. 1 2 South African Reserve Bank - Biographical Sketches of Directors: 1921 to 1993
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Mr. W. H. Clegg". The Times (London). No. 50098. 22 March 1945.
  3. ↑ "Aberdeen Man's Distinction". The Evening Telegraph and Post (Dundee, Scotland). 30 March 1932.
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