[3] He attended Taunton School in England and later studied philosophy and politics at St Catherine's College, Oxford.
[4] Getty began his career at securities firm Kidder, Peabody & Co. in New York City and then joined Hambros Bank in London.
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In 2008, Getty became chairman of the trustees of the National Gallery in London, a post he held until 2016.
In May 2024, Getty was awarded an honorary degree for his contributions to art and philanthropy by The American University of Rome.