Bruno Schroder passes away aged 86

Spent 56 years at Schroders

Tom Eckett
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Schroders has announced director Bruno Schroder died yesterday at the age of 86.

The great-great-grandson of John Henry Schroder, co-founder the Schroders business in 1804, Schroder served as director of firm for over 50 years starting in 1963. He began his career at J. Henry Schroder, where he spent several years in the internal audit division, commercial banking and in corporate finance. Michael Dobson, chairman of Schroders, said: "Bruno made an enormous contribution to Schroders over more than 50 years. "He was passionate about Schroders and unwavering in his support for the company. His long experience, good judgement and sense of humour will be sorely mis...

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