20 Facts About Adrian Cadbury

Cadbury was a pioneer in raising the awareness and stimulating the debate on corporate governance and, via the Cadbury committee set up by the London Stock Exchange, produced the Cadbury Report, a code of best practice which served as a basis for reform of corporate governance around the world.

Adrian Cadbury was born on 15 April 1929, a member of the Adrian Cadbury family, which is known for its Quaker philosophy and for the chocolate conglomerate that it founded.

Adrian Cadbury rowed in the Great Britain coxless four in the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

Adrian Cadbury had two marriages – in 1956, he married Gillian Skepper, who died in 1992, and with whom he had two sons and a daughter.

Adrian Cadbury joined the Cadbury business in 1958, and became chairman of Cadbury Ltd in 1965.

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Adrian Cadbury was a director of the Bank of England from 1970 to 1994, and of IBM from 1975 to 1994.

Adrian Cadbury was chairman of the UK Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance which published its Report and Code of Best Practice in December 1992.

Adrian Cadbury's report advocated a clear division of responsibilities at the head of a company so that no one individual had too much power.

Adrian Cadbury was a member of the OECD Business Sector Advisory Group on Corporate Governance.

Adrian Cadbury's publications include: Ethical Managers Make Their Own Rules; The Company chairman; Corporate Governance and Chairmanship: A Personal View.

Sir Adrian Cadbury had a long-standing relationship with Aston University in Birmingham.

Adrian Cadbury served as Aston chancellor between 1979 and 2004, later chaired the University's Development Board, and was one of the University's most generous supporters.

Adrian Cadbury was a patron of Aston Raise and Give Society, which is the fundraising body of Aston University.

Adrian Cadbury was made a Knight Bachelor in 1977, thereafter becoming Sir Adrian Cadbury.

Adrian Cadbury was given the Freedom of the City of Birmingham in 1982.

Adrian Cadbury was appointed as a deputy lieutenant of the West Midlands in 1995.

In recognition of his contribution to commerce, corporate governance and public life, Sir Adrian Cadbury has received honorary degrees from many universities.

In early 2008, Sir Adrian Cadbury was made an honorary fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Sir Adrian Cadbury was a steward of Henley Royal Regatta and the president of Birmingham Rowing Club.

Sir Adrian Cadbury was appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to business and the community, especially in Birmingham.