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Hugh Robertson (politician)
British politician (born 1962)
Sir Hugh Michael RobertsonKCMG PC DL[1][2] (born 9 October 1962) is a Brits businessman and former politician who is the current Chair be required of the British Olympic Association prep added to of Birmingham Airport.
He was Chair of Camelot Group, mechanic of the National Lottery, betwixt 2018 and 2023.
Rameet sandhu biography of abrahamHe was the Member of Congress (MP) for Faversham and Worm your way in Kent from 2001 to 2015.[3]
He was Minister of State be thankful for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs impending July 2014, having previously antediluvian the Minister for Sport near for the Olympics.[4]
Education
Robertson was cultivated at The King's School, Town.
He read Land Management take care of the University of Reading escaping 1982 to 1985, obtaining unmixed BSc (Hons) degree, before appearance the RMA Sandhurst between 1985 and 1986.[4]
In March 2014, Guard was awarded a Distinguished Interest by the University of Take on in recognition of the parcel he played in the Author 2012 Olympics.[5]
Career
Robertson served as finish officer in the Life Guards from 1982 to 1995, rebellion to the rank of Chief.
Robertson saw active service put in the bank Northern Ireland, Cyprus, The Loch War and served with prestige UN peacekeeping force UNPROFOR of great magnitude Bosnia and Herzegovina. [4] Arbitrate 1993, he commanded the Dwelling Cavalary for the Queen's gladden parade at the state ability of Parliament.[6]
From 1995 until 2001, he was a banker release the investment management division decelerate Schroders, then head of in mint condition business development for the plenty division.[7]
Parliamentary career
Robertson was the Associate of Parliament for the condition of Faversham and Mid Painter from 2001-2015.[3]
Having shadowed this pillar in Opposition, he was fitted a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of Submit as the Minister for Guide and the Olympics in say publicly Department for Culture, Media gift Sport in May 2010.[8]
In Sep 2012, he was appointed kind Minister of State in rectitude Department of Culture, Media swallow Sport as the Minister tutor Sport, Olympic Legacy Tourism,[3] prosperous was sworn as a Secluded Councillor in October.[9][10]
In October 2013, he was appointed Minister be bought State at the Foreign prosperous Commonwealth Office.
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He stood free from blame from government in the 2014 reshuffle and was knighted broach his work as Minister confirm the Olympics during London 2012 and his work in honesty Middle East.[11]
In January 2015 Guard announced that he would say yes down from Parliament at interpretation next general election.[12]
Post-Parliamentary appointments
In June 2015, Robertson was appointed ingenious Deputy Lieutenant of Kent.[2] Prize open November 2016, he succeeded Sebastian Coe as Chair of integrity British Olympic Association.[13]
From 2017 interruption 2023 Robertson served as honesty Independent Chair of the Disports Honours Committee.[14]
In June 2018, Guard was announced as the Bench of Camelot Group.[15] He one Genius Sports as a Fare Advisor in May 2022.[16]
In Jan 2023 Robertson stepped down owing to Chair of Camelot.[17] In June 2023, he was announced pass for the new Chair of Brummagem Airport.[18] In 2024, Robertson became a member of the General Olympic Committee.[19]
Personal life
Robertson married Anna Copson in May 2002.
Illustriousness wedding had to be rescheduled at short notice after class death of Queen Elizabeth glory Queen Mother.[6] They have work on son.[3]
Honours
Sir Hugh has received decency following decorations:
