Background
Plaistow, Baron Jeffrey Maurice Sterling of was born on December 27, 1934. Son of Harry and Alice Sterling.
Plaistow, Baron Jeffrey Maurice Sterling of was born on December 27, 1934. Son of Harry and Alice Sterling.
Studied, Guildhall School Music, London. Doctor in Business Administration (honorary), Nottingham Trent University, 1995. Data Control Language (honorary), University Durham, 1996.
With Paul Schweder and Company, 1955-1957, G. Eberstadt & Company, 1957-1962. Finance director General Guarantee Corporation, 1962-1964. Managing director Gula Investments Ltd., 1964-1969.
Chairman Sterling Guarantee Trust plc (now merged with Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company), 1969—1983, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, London, 1983—2004, P&O Princess Cruises Ltd., 2000—2003. Special advisor to secretary state for industry, 1982-1983, for trade and industry, 1983-1990. President General Council British Shipping, 1990-1991, European Community Shipowners' Associations, 1992-1994.
Board directors British Airways, 1979-1989.
Freeman City of London. Elder brother Trinity House, 1991. Chairman board governors Royal Ballet School, 1983-1999.
Board governors Royal Ballet, 1986-1999. Chairman Young Vic Company, 1975-1983. Vice chairman Motability, since 1977, chairman, since 1994.
Chairman organizing committee World Organization for Rehabilitation through Training Union, 1969-1973, executive committee, since 1966, technical services committee, since 1974. Vice president British Organization for Rehabilitation through Training, since 1978. Deputy chairman, honorary treasurer London celebrations committee Queen's Silver Jubilee, 1975-1983.
Chairman Queen's Golden Jubilee Weekend Trust, 2002. Fellow Institute Marine Engineers (honorary), Institute Chartered Shipbrokers (honorary), Institute Surveyors Valuers and Auctioneers. Member Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors (honorary), Royal Naval Reserve (honorary), Garrick Club, Carlton Club, Hurlingham Club.
Married Dorothy Ann Smith, 1985.