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.