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Ross McEwan

The Royal Bank of Scotland · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-21

Ross McEwan is the CEO of The Royal Bank of Scotland. McEwan is based in the United Kingdom. McEwan was born in 1957 and educated at Harvard Business School and Hastings Boys' High School.

Ross Maxwell McEwan is a New Zealand banker, and former chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director of National Australia Bank.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on McEwan's appointment as chairman of BHP, following an earlier departure from Royal Bank of Scotland in 2019. The headlines span McEwan's tenure leading RBS from around 2013 through resignation in 2019, during which coverage touched on organizational challenges and financial performance. Most recently, coverage has also addressed misconduct within a division of RBS during McEwan's leadership.

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Born
July 16, 1957
Citizenship
New Zealand
Education
Harvard Business School, Hastings Boys' High School, Massey University
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Ross McEwan: FAQ

What company does Ross McEwan lead?
Ross McEwan is CEO of The Royal Bank of Scotland.
Where was Ross McEwan educated?
Ross McEwan studied at Harvard Business School, Hastings Boys' High School, Massey University.