Sir John Banham is a British business leader. He is currently chairman of Whitbread, a major brewer. Whitbread & Co Ltd was the name of a brewery company founded in London by Samuel Whitbread. ...

He was the first Controller of the Audit Commission form 1983 to 1987, then was Director General of the Confederation of British Industry from 1987 to 1992. In 1992 he became chair of the Local Government Commission that led to a large-scale local government reform in England. He was knighted in 1992. 1983 is an integer and composite number that represents a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... CBI logo The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) was formed in 1965 and exists as a pressure group and a lobbying organisation for its members. ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Local Government Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Local Government Act 2002 in New Zealand. ... The structure of local government in the United Kingdom underwent large changes in the 1990s. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... A silver statue of an armoured knight, created as a trophy in 1850 For the chess piece, see knight (chess). ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...