Why the UK government must do more to boost green revolution
UK government needs a policy framework and infrastructure for green innovation. Green Innovation Policy Commission’s report suggests how it could be done.
MA in History, Christ's College, Cambridge. 1982, joined the CBI as a policy adviser; 2000-10, Deputy Director-General; currently, Director-General. Key spokesman for the business community in the media, on public platforms and with the government. Leads the CBI in the UK and represents it internationally. Former Member: Low Pay Commission; ACAS Council; Commission on Environmental Markets and Economic Performance. Former Vice-Chair, National Learning and Skills Council. Board Member, Business in the Community. UK Commissioner for Employment and Skills. Member of the Council, Cranfield University. CBE for services to business (2006); Honorary Doctorate, University of Lincoln (2011).