Anita Frew


Anita Margaret Frew is a Scottish businessperson and Chairman of Croda.

Early life

Born in Scotland, she is the daughter of a Supermarine Spitfire pilot, and youngest of three daughters. Frew was educated at an all-girls convent in Norwich, before graduating from University of Strathclyde. She also earned a master of research in Philosophy from the University of London.

Career

On graduation she joined Royal Bank of Scotland, before moving to Scottish Provident where she served as Head of UK Investment. Frew then became Director of Corporate Development at WPP plc.
She progressed to become a non-executive director of various commercial organisations including WPP plc and Northumbrian Water as well as Non-Executive Chairman of Victrex and pro bono non-executive director roles in various artistic organisations, including the Donmar Warehouse and the Gate Theatre.
She stood down as Non-Executive Chairman of Victrex in October 2014 to take the Chairman of the Board role at Croda in September 2015

Directorships

Frew is a non-executive director of: Lloyds Banking Group; Aberdeen Asset Management; Ansbacher Holdings; Securities Trust of Scotland; Northumbrian Water; Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO; STOS plc; The City of London Investment Trust Plc; Archant; NXT Plc.

Personal life

Frew has one son, who is a diplomat.