Julian Keevil
2010 - 2011
Julian Keevil (1948-2020) was born in London, and was descended on his father's side from the butchery dynasty, Keevil & Keevil, which became one of the largest poultry and game suppliers in England. Originally founded in the 1870s by an earlier ancestor, the firm is Smithfield Market’s oldest trading butcher.
Julian was a graduate of Tonbridge School and attended City of London College and the University of Dijion.
He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Marine Reserve for four years.
In 1973 he married Mary Tayloe Harrison of New York, USA and in 1977 the couple settled in Virginia.
Julian worked for Robertshaw Controls for 12 years and spent the balance of his career at Universal Corporation as their International Financial Liaison.
He was a Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Poulters before becoming Master of our Company in 2010.