Lord Patten

Overview

Lord Patten, Term of office: Appointed to the Board in July 2005. Lord Patten was last re-elected in 2006 and is retiring by rotation and standing for re-election in 2008. He is Chairman of the Corporate and Social Responsibility Committee. Skills and experience: Lord Patten's distinguished career in public office enables him to bring a great deal of experience and expertise to the Board, especially in the area of international relations, which is valuable to a Group that has a presence in almost every country in the world. Other directorships and offices: Chancellor of Oxford University; Chancellor of Newcastle University; Advisory Board member of Bridgepoint Capital Ltd; Advisory Board member of AIG; European Commissioner for External Relations (1999-2004) and Governor of Hong Kong (1992-1997).