Denis Tunnicliffe, Baron Tunnicliffe
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Denis Tunnicliffe, Baron Tunnicliffe CBE
(born 17 January 1943) is a British
pilot and railwayman.
The son of Arthur and Ellen Tunnicliffe, he was educated at Henry Cavendish School in Derby
and University College, London, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science
in mathematics in 1965. He was further educated at the College of Air Training in Hamble
and worked then for British Overseas Airways Corporation
(BOAC) and later British Airways
from 1966 to 1986. Until 1972, he was co-pilot.
From 1986 to 1988, Tunnicliffe was chief executive of the Aviation Division of International Leisure Group. For London Underground Ltd, he was managing director between 1988 and 1998 and chairman between 1998 and 2000. Tunnicliffe was chief executive of London Regional Transport
from 1998 to 2000 and chairman of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
from 2002 to 2004. Since 2003 he is chairman of the Rail Safety and Standards Board
. For the British Air Line Pilots Association
, he was a member between 1966 and 1972, and local council member from 1969 to 1972.
Tunnicliffe is Trustee of Homerton College, Cambridge
and council member of Royal Holloway, University of London
. In 1993, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
(CBE) and on 2 June 2004, he was created a life peer
as Baron Tunnicliffe, of Bracknell in the County of Berkshire
.
Since 1968, he has been married to Susan Dale. They have two sons.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 17 January 1943) is a British
United Kingdom
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pilot and railwayman.
The son of Arthur and Ellen Tunnicliffe, he was educated at Henry Cavendish School in Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
and University College, London, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in mathematics in 1965. He was further educated at the College of Air Training in Hamble
Hamble
Hamble may refer to:* The last frontier film location.* The River Hamble in Hampshire, England**Hamble-Warsash Ferry, a ferry service on the River Hamble* Hamble-le-Rice, a village on the river Hamble, close to the city of Southampton, England...
and worked then for British Overseas Airways Corporation
British Overseas Airways Corporation
The British Overseas Airways Corporation was the British state airline from 1939 until 1946 and the long-haul British state airline from 1946 to 1974. The company started life with a merger between Imperial Airways Ltd. and British Airways Ltd...
(BOAC) and later British Airways
British Airways
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, based in Waterside, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. British Airways is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations...
from 1966 to 1986. Until 1972, he was co-pilot.
From 1986 to 1988, Tunnicliffe was chief executive of the Aviation Division of International Leisure Group. For London Underground Ltd, he was managing director between 1988 and 1998 and chairman between 1998 and 2000. Tunnicliffe was chief executive of London Regional Transport
London Regional Transport
London Regional Transport was the organisation responsible for the public transport network in Greater London, UK from 1984-2000. In common with all London transport authorities from 1933 to 2000, the public name and operational brand of the organisation was London Transport.The organisation was...
from 1998 to 2000 and chairman of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is a UK government research organisation responsible for the development of nuclear fusion power. It is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and was formerly chaired by Lady Barbara Judge CBE...
from 2002 to 2004. Since 2003 he is chairman of the Rail Safety and Standards Board
Rail Safety and Standards Board
The Rail Safety and Standards Board is an independent not-for-profit company, which was established in 2003, upon the recommendation of the public inquiry into the Ladbroke Grove rail crash...
. For the British Air Line Pilots Association
British Air Line Pilots Association
The British Air Line Pilots' Association represents well over 75% of all the fixed wing pilots and helicopter aircrew based in the UK - as well as many working overseas. The Association has a membership of over 10,000 professional flight crew, working in companies large and small...
, he was a member between 1966 and 1972, and local council member from 1969 to 1972.
Tunnicliffe is Trustee of Homerton College, Cambridge
Homerton College, Cambridge
Homerton College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in England.With around 1,200 students, Homerton has more students than any other Cambridge college, although less than half of these live in the college. The college has a long and complex history dating back to the...
and council member of Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of the University of London. The college has three faculties, 18 academic departments, and about 8,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 130 different countries...
. In 1993, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(CBE) and on 2 June 2004, he was created a life peer
Life peer
In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles cannot be inherited. Nowadays life peerages, always of baronial rank, are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958 and entitle the holders to seats in the House of Lords, presuming they meet qualifications such as...
as Baron Tunnicliffe, of Bracknell in the County of Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
.
Since 1968, he has been married to Susan Dale. They have two sons.