John Footman
Executive Director
Central Services
John joined the Bank in 1969 as an A Level entrant. Since joining the Bank he has working in various areas of the Bank including Economic Intelligence Department (the predecessor of Monetary Analysis), the Overseas Department and Industrial Finance Division. John was seconded to the Securities and Investments Board from 1985-86. He was Principal Private Secretary to Bank of England Governor Leigh-Pemberton from 1986-89 when he became Head of Information Division. In 1994 he became Secretary of the Bank, a post he held until becoming Deputy Director for Financial Structure. From 1999 until his current appointment John was Personnel Director.
John lives in London, with his wife and five children.
