Harper Macleod chairman Professor Lorne Crerar has been presented with his Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Prince Charles.
Prof Crerar, who was accompanied by his wife Taroub Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, was included the Birthday Honours List last year for his contribution to “economic and community development” in Scotland.
The Professor Emeritus of Banking Law at the University of Glasgow is a co-founder of Harper Macleod and chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise – a role from which he will step down this month having served two terms since 2012.
He has contributed to several Scottish Government reviews, for more than 20 years was chairman of the Discipline Panels for the SRU, European Rugby Cup and 6Nations, and has been a judicial officer at four Rugby World Cups.
Prof Crerar said: “This has been a truly memorable day and I am honoured to have received a CBE from The Prince of Wales. To do so at Buckingham Palace is a tremendous privilege and it is made even more so having been given this award for doing something which I have been passionate about throughout my career – promoting economic and community development.
“Receiving this honour also reflects the efforts of many dedicated people I have worked with in both my business and civic capacities over many years and I am delighted to share this with them.”
Last year, Renfrew-born Prof Crerar received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2019, an award which also acknowledged his influence beyond the legal sector which has seen him carry out key roles in sport, academia and the public sector.
