David Rowe-Beddoe, Baron Rowe-Beddoe
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David Sydney Rowe-Beddoe, Baron Rowe-Beddoe (born 19 December 1937) is a British
politician
, a life peer
and a crossbench member of the House of Lords
.
Rowe-Beddoe's early education was at The Cathedral School, Llandaff
near Cardiff
in Wales
where he won the Victor Ludorum in 1951. His education continued at Stowe School
at Buckingham, Buckinghamshire in England
. He also attended St. John's College Cambridge, UK.
In 1964, Rowe-Beddoe married Malinda Collison, and the union produced three daughters. The couple were divorced in 1982. He remarried in 1984; and his wife is the former Madeleine Harrison.
Lord Rowe-Beddoe's Daughters are: Lisa Rowe-Beddoe. Samantha Rowe-Beddoe. Amanda Rowe-Beddoe.
Lisa has 2 sons: Joshua Collins (Actor) & Jesse Collins, Samantha 4 children: Lucas Cumiskey, Jaspar Cumiskey, Finlay Nasmyth, Grace Nasmyth. Amanda 2 children: Owen Hamburger, Caitlin Hamburger.
in 1961; and he rose to the position of Chief Executive from 1971 through 1976. At Revlon
, he was President, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa from 1976 through 1981. He also served as President, Morgan Stanley-GFTA Ltd
from 1983 through 1991.
Rowe-Beddoe was known as a Monaco-based businessman and a Tory party fund-raiser when an opportunity arose for him to be appointed to a Welsh quango
; and that opporuntity led to others. Rowe-Beddoe was appointed chairman of the Welsh Development Agency
(WDA
) in July 1993; and the term of this appointment was nine years. In part because of his WDA service, he was invested as a Knight in 2000.
In 2001, Sir David Rowe-Beddoe was appointed the Chairman of the Wales Millennium Centre
; and he remains in this post today.
In 2004, Sir David Rowe-Beddoe was appointed President of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama having previously been a Governor and Chairman of the Board.
In 2005, he received the prestigious Beacon Prize for Wales for his contribution to the economic and social development of Wales.
In 2006, he was made a life peer
as Baron Rowe-Beddoe of Kilgetty in the County of Dyfed
.
In April 2007, Lord Rowe-Beddoe was created Pro-Chancellor of the University of Glamorgan
.
Lord Rowe-Beddoe holds the Deputy Chair post of the UK Statistics Authority
with responsibility for the governance of the Office for National Statistics
.
United Kingdom
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politician
Politician
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, 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...
and a crossbench member of the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
.
Early life
David Rowe-Beddoe is the son of Sydney Rowe-Beddoe and Dolan Evans.Rowe-Beddoe's early education was at The Cathedral School, Llandaff
The Cathedral School, Llandaff
The Cathedral School, Llandaff is a coeducational Welsh independent senior, prep and pre-prep day school. It is located in Llandaff, Cardiff. The school is part of the Woodard Schools foundation, as well as having many links to the neighbouring Llandaff Cathedral.In 1880 Dean John Vaughan opened a...
near Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
where he won the Victor Ludorum in 1951. His education continued at Stowe School
Stowe School
Stowe School is an independent school in Stowe, Buckinghamshire. It was founded on 11 May 1923 by J. F. Roxburgh, initially with 99 male pupils. It is a member of the Rugby Group and Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. The school is also a member of the G20 Schools Group...
at Buckingham, Buckinghamshire in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. He also attended St. John's College Cambridge, UK.
In 1964, Rowe-Beddoe married Malinda Collison, and the union produced three daughters. The couple were divorced in 1982. He remarried in 1984; and his wife is the former Madeleine Harrison.
Lord Rowe-Beddoe's Daughters are: Lisa Rowe-Beddoe. Samantha Rowe-Beddoe. Amanda Rowe-Beddoe.
Lisa has 2 sons: Joshua Collins (Actor) & Jesse Collins, Samantha 4 children: Lucas Cumiskey, Jaspar Cumiskey, Finlay Nasmyth, Grace Nasmyth. Amanda 2 children: Owen Hamburger, Caitlin Hamburger.
Career
Rowe-Beddoe's career in business began at Thomas De La RueDe La Rue
De La Rue plc is a British security printing, papermaking and cash handling systems company headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire. It also has a factory on the Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, and other facilities at Loughton, Essex and Bathford, Somerset...
in 1961; and he rose to the position of Chief Executive from 1971 through 1976. At Revlon
Revlon
Revlon is an American cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and personal care company founded in 1932.-History:Revlon was founded in the midst of the Great Depression, 1932, by Charles Revson and his brother Joseph, along with a chemist, Charles Lachman, who contributed the "L" in the Revlon name...
, he was President, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa from 1976 through 1981. He also served as President, Morgan Stanley-GFTA Ltd
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm headquartered in New York City serving a diversified group of corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals. Morgan Stanley also operates in 36 countries around the world, with over 600 offices and a workforce of over 60,000....
from 1983 through 1991.
Rowe-Beddoe was known as a Monaco-based businessman and a Tory party fund-raiser when an opportunity arose for him to be appointed to a Welsh quango
Quango
Quango or qango is an acronym used notably in the United Kingdom, Ireland and elsewhere to label an organisation to which government has devolved power...
; and that opporuntity led to others. Rowe-Beddoe was appointed chairman of the Welsh Development Agency
Welsh Development Agency
The Welsh Development Agency was a QUANGO and later an Assembly Sponsored Public Body established in 1976 to encourage business development and investment in Wales, to clear derelict land and to encourage growth of local businesses...
(WDA
Welsh Development Agency
The Welsh Development Agency was a QUANGO and later an Assembly Sponsored Public Body established in 1976 to encourage business development and investment in Wales, to clear derelict land and to encourage growth of local businesses...
) in July 1993; and the term of this appointment was nine years. In part because of his WDA service, he was invested as a Knight in 2000.
In 2001, Sir David Rowe-Beddoe was appointed the Chairman of the Wales Millennium Centre
Wales Millennium Centre
Wales Millennium Centre is an arts centre located in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The site covers a total area of . Phase 1 of the building was opened during the weekend of the 26–28 November 2004 and phase 2 opened on 22 January 2009 with an inaugural concert...
; and he remains in this post today.
In 2004, Sir David Rowe-Beddoe was appointed President of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama having previously been a Governor and Chairman of the Board.
In 2005, he received the prestigious Beacon Prize for Wales for his contribution to the economic and social development of Wales.
In 2006, he was made 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 Rowe-Beddoe of Kilgetty in the County of Dyfed
Dyfed
Dyfed is a preserved county of Wales. It was created on 1 April 1974 under the terms of the Local Government Act 1972, and covered approximately the same geographic extent as the ancient Principality of Deheubarth, although excluding the Gower Peninsula and the area west of the River Tawe...
.
In April 2007, Lord Rowe-Beddoe was created Pro-Chancellor of the University of Glamorgan
University of Glamorgan
The University of Glamorgan is a university based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with campuses in Treforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern and Cardiff...
.
Lord Rowe-Beddoe holds the Deputy Chair post of the UK Statistics Authority
UK Statistics Authority
The UK Statistics Authority is an independent body operating at arm's length from Government as a non-ministerial department, directly accountable to Parliament...
with responsibility for the governance of the Office for National Statistics
Office for National Statistics
The Office for National Statistics is the executive office of the UK Statistics Authority, a non-ministerial department which reports directly to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.- Overview :...
.
Honours
- Cardiff UniversityCardiff UniversityCardiff University is a leading research university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The university is consistently recognised as providing high quality research-based...
, Honorary fellow, 1999. - University of WalesUniversity of WalesThe University of Wales was a confederal university founded in 1893. It had accredited institutions throughout Wales, and formerly accredited courses in Britain and abroad, with over 100,000 students, but in October 2011, after a number of scandals, it withdrew all accreditation, and it was...
, Honorary degree (DScEcon), 2004. - Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck RibbonOrder of the Rising SunThe is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese Government, created on April 10, 1875 by decree of the Council of State. The badge features rays of sunlight from the rising sun...
, 2008. - University of Glamorgan, Honorary Doctor
- University of Aberystwith, Honorary fellow
- UWIC, Honorary fellow
- UWCN, Honorary fellow
- Deputy Lieutenant, Gwent