David Bell (publisher)
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Sir David Charles Maurice Bell was Director for People at Pearson Group and was Chairman of the Financial Times
until the end of 2009. He is married with three children.
. He is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania
and Cambridge University.
In 2007, Sir David was awarded an honorary degree from City University London.
, and as Chairman of the Millennium Bridge Trust David Bell signed off London's Millennium Bridge
, which he could see from his office window at the FT.
He is Chair of the Media Standards Trust
, which helps to administer the Orwell Prize
.
He is a director of ImagineNations
, where he is also Secretary and Treasurer.
Sir David is Chair of Council at Roehampton University
.
Sir David is also Chairman of Sadler's Wells.
Sir David is a trustee
of Common Purpose UK
.
Sir David is also Chair of Crisis UK
.
Financial Times
The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City....
until the end of 2009. He is married with three children.
Education
Sir David was educated at Worth SchoolWorth School
Worth School, near the village of Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, England, is a co-educational Roman Catholic boarding and day independent school for pupils aged between 11–18 years. The school is located with Worth Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, in of Sussex countryside...
. He is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
and Cambridge University.
In 2007, Sir David was awarded an honorary degree from City University London.
Positions
As Chairman of the UK's Millennium CommissionMillennium Commission
The Millennium Commission in the United Kingdom was set up to aid communities at the end of the 2nd millennium and the start of the 3rd millennium. It used funding raised through the UK National Lottery....
, and as Chairman of the Millennium Bridge Trust David Bell signed off London's Millennium Bridge
Millennium Bridge (London)
The Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London, England, linking Bankside with the City. It is located between Southwark Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge...
, which he could see from his office window at the FT.
He is Chair of the Media Standards Trust
Media Standards Trust
The Media Standards Trust was formed in 2006 to address concerns of a deterioration in journalistic standards at a time when the media were becoming enormously powerful while remaining largely opaque and unaccountable...
, which helps to administer the Orwell Prize
Orwell Prize
The Orwell Prize used to be regarded as the pre-eminent British prize for political writing.Three prizes are awarded each year: one for a book, one for journalism and another for blogging...
.
He is a director of ImagineNations
ImagineNations Group
ImagineNations Group is a global alliance of social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, investors, financial institutions, global brands, media and organizations — all working together to empower and inspire a new generation of successful young adults in the developing world with opportunities,...
, where he is also Secretary and Treasurer.
Sir David is Chair of Council at Roehampton University
Roehampton University
The University of Roehampton is a campus university in the United Kingdom, situated on three major sites in Roehampton, south-west London.-History:...
.
Sir David is also Chairman of Sadler's Wells.
Sir David is a trustee
Trustee
Trustee is a legal term which, in its broadest sense, can refer to any person who holds property, authority, or a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of another...
of Common Purpose UK
Common Purpose UK
Common Purpose UK is a British charity that runs leadership development programmes across the UK.Founded in 1989 by its current Chief Executive, Julia Middleton, its aim is to improve the way organisations and society work together by developing all kinds of leaders through a programme of diverse...
.
Sir David is also Chair of Crisis UK
Knighthood
Sir David was made a Knight Batchelor for services to industry, the arts and charity in the Queen's 2004 birthday honoursQueen's Birthday Honours
The Queen's Birthday Honours is a part of the British honours system, being a civic occasion on the celebration of the Queen's Official Birthday in which new members of most Commonwealth Realms honours are named. The awards are presented by the reigning monarch or head of state, currently Queen...
.