[2] Born in 1940,[3] Brewer grew up in Hampstead and was educated at Winchester College and St Paul's School, London.
He was Chairman of the China-Britain Business Council until 2013 and held non-executive directorships of LIFFE Administration and Management (2009–2023), Tullett Prebon SITICO (China) (2006–2023) and the National Bank of Kuwait (International) (2007–2023).
[1] A former President of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, Lady Brewer was appointed OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for her work as Chairwoman of the City of London Festival.
[9] A member of Marylebone Cricket Club, Sir David listed his recreations as music, golf and chocolate,[10] as well as paronomasia (punning)!
[5] Sir David and Lady Brewer divided their time between homes at Hellandbridge, near Bodmin, Cornwall and in London.