Michael Oliver (Lord Mayor of London)

Sir James Michael Yorrick Oliver (born 13 July 1940) is a retired investment banker who was Lord Mayor of London for 2001–02.

Educated at Wellington College, he started his working life in Stockbrokers Kitcat & Aitken and became a member of the London Stock Exchange.

Sir Michael has also served on the Boards of a number of investment trusts and country funds.

Parallel to his business success he has also been a Magistrate, a Liveryman (Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers), and an Alderman.

Sir Michael is married to Sally and has two children Sophie and Justine and four grandchildren.