Lord Ashburton

Lord Ashburton (Sir John Baring) (1928-) is a British peer and member of the influential Barings banking family. He has variously been:


 * Advisory Council member, New Europe
 * Chairman, BP, 1992-95
 * Chairman, Barings plc 1985-89
 * Director, Bank of England 1983-91
 * Board member for Jaguar, Dunlop Royal Insurance, and British Transport Docks Board
 * Council member of the Confederation of British Industry
 * Member of the House of Lords European Communities Select Committee Sub-Committee A on Economic and Financial Affairs, Trade and External Relations