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Charles Barrows

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Non Executive Director at BOH Plantations
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Charles Barrows is an experienced executive in the financial services sector, now serving as a Non-Executive Director for BOH Plantations. His career includes significant leadership roles such as CEO of Aviva Hong Kong and Managing Director for Friends Provident International. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Birmingham.

Based in London, Charles is dedicated to honoring the memory of his late wife, Michelle. He actively engages in charitable work and fundraising, having completed a 50km hike in Hong Kong. This commitment is formalized through a charitable trust established in her name, supporting causes she was passionate about.

In memory of his wife, Charles established the Barrows Charitable Trust to support pancreatic cancer and multiple sclerosis charities.

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Experience
41 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Charitable Fundraising
He established the Barrows Charitable Trust and the "50 for Michelle" fundraising initiative in memory of his late wife, supporting cancer and MS charities.
Asian Financial Markets
Has extensive leadership experience in the region, having served as CEO of Aviva Hong Kong and Managing Director for Friends Provident International.
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Career

Work history

9-2019
Non Executive Director
BOH Plantations
3-2016
Non Executive Director
JA Russell & Co Sdn Bhd
1-2016 - 3-2020
Managing Director, FPI Hong Kong
Friends Provident International
8-2014 - 12-2015
CEO
Aviva Hong Kong
8-2013 - 7-2014
Interim CFO
Aviva Asia
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Education
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Marlborough College
1981 - 1984
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University of Birmingham
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