David Lees

Bio

Joined GKN plc in 1970 and had held the position of Group Finance Director, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman before becoming Non-executive Chairman in 1997 until his retirement in May 2004. Other notable roles include being a member of the National Defence Industries Council between 1995 and 2004, Chairman of Courtaulds plc from 1996 to 1998, a Non-executive Director of the Bank of England between 1991 and 1999 and Chairman of Tate & Lyle plc until 2009. From 2001 to 2006, Non-executive Joint Deputy Chairman of Brambles Industries plc and Brambles Industries Ltd. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Currently Chairman of the Court of the Bank of England. Member of the UK Panel on Takeovers and Mergers since June 2001.