Term of office:
Appointed to the Board in July 2005. 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.
Other directorships and offices:
Chancellor of Oxford University
Advisory Board member of Bridgepoint Capital Ltd
Advisory Board member of AIG
European Commissioner for External Relations (1999–2004)
Governor of Hong Kong (1992–1997)