Joined GKN in 1999 as Managing Director Aerospace and appointed Chief Executive in January 2003. Prior to GKN, held various positions in BAE Systems over a 20 year period, latterly as Group Managing Director - New Business. Deputy President of The Society of British Aerospace Companies Ltd and Co-Chairman of the Government's Manufacturing Forum. Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Companion of the Chartered Management Institute. Non-executive Director of Scottish and Southern Energy plc. Degree (BA) in Business Studies from the University of Central Lancashire. |