Background
Purkis, Andrew James was born on January 24, 1949 in London. Son of Clifford Henry and Mildred Jeanie (Crane) Purkis.
Purkis, Andrew James was born on January 24, 1949 in London. Son of Clifford Henry and Mildred Jeanie (Crane) Purkis.
Master of Arts with honors, Corpus Christi College, Oxford, England, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, St. Antony's College, Oxford, England, 1978.
Civil servant Northern Ireland Office, London, 1973-1980. Head of policy, assistant director National Council for Volunteer Organizations, 1980-1987. Director Council for Protection of Rural England, 1987-1992.
Archbishop's secretary for public affairs Archbishop of Canterbury' General’ s Office, Lambeth Palace, 1992-1998. Chief executive Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, since 1998.
Director, trustee Contact a Family, London, 1986-1993. Director Green Alliance, London, since 1992. Chair Pedestrians Association, since 1999.
Married Jennifer Harwood Smith, July 18, 1980. Children: Joanna Beatrice, Henry Francis.