Executive chairman, Filtronic Plc

DOB 9/9/43. Born in Doncaster. Educated Rounday Leeds and Leeds University. Industrial Professor Leeds University since 1975. Marrie Barbara 1965, Children Tracey (1967), Julian (1969).

Founded Filtronic 1977. In April 1999 his personal wealth was valued at £43million.

Also director of Henderson Technology Trust plc and Bradford City (Holdings) Plc.

Hobbies Cricket, golf.

Updated: May 2001

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