The son of a Watford plasterer, Leeson’s first job at Barings was as a clerk, but he rose swiftly. His big break came when he was sent to the Barings’ Indonesian office to sort out a
The son of a Watford plasterer,Leeson’s first job at Barings was as a clerk, but he rose swiftly. His big breakcame when he was sent to the Barings’ Indonesian office to sort out a