Ian Alexander Noble Irvine

Background

Irvine, Ian Alexander Noble was born on July 2, 1936 in Derby, United Kingdom.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, London School Economics, 1957.

Career

Articled clerk, Amsdon, Cossart & Wells, London, 1957-1961; chartered accountant, Touche Ross & Company, London, 1961-1965; partner, Touche Ross & Company, London, 1965-1982; managing director, Fleet Holdings PLC, London, 1982-1985; chief executive, Octopus Public Group PLC, London, 1986-1990; director, Reed International The Property Letting Centre, London, 1987-1997; deputy chief executive, Reed International The Property Letting Centre, London, 1990-1992; deputy chairman, Reed International The Property Letting Centre, London, 1993-1994; chairman, Reed International The Property Letting Centre, London, 1994-1997; executive director, Reed Elsevier plc, London, 1994-1996; chairman, Reed Elsevier plc, London, 1994-1996; director, chairman, Video Networks Ltd., since 1997; chairman, Southern Star Circle Plc, since 1997. Appointed by Secretary State for Trade and Industry as inspector to investigate Roadships Ltd., 1973. Appointed assistant to inspector to investigate Court Line Ltd., 1974.

Appointed by Secretary State for Industry as member Industrial Development Advisory Board, 1974-1985. Director Reuters Holdings PLC, 1984-1986, television-AM PLC, 1983-1990, chairman, 1988-1990, British Satellite Broadcasting Ltd., 1990-1991, Capital Radio plc, 1982-1990, 91-, chairman, 1992-1996, MEPC plc, 1992-1993. Chairman British Sky Broadcasting Ltd., 1990-1991.

Director, chairman Southern Star Circle Plc, 1997. Director Piedmont International SA, 1997, Saatchi & Saatchi Plc, since 1998.

Achievements

• Ian Alexander Noble Irvine has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing company executive, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Marine Conservation Society, United Kingdom, chairman, 1992-1993, 1997-2002. Fellow Institute Chartered Accountants (England, Wales), Royal Geographic Society, Royal Society Arts. Member Honourable Artillery Company, Chartered Management Institute (companion), Newspapers Public Association Ltd.

(council 1982-1985), Garrick Club, British Sub-Aqua Club (chairman 1983-1986).

Interests

• Avocations: scuba diving, photography, traveling.

Connections

Married Noelle Elizabeth Morgan.

Spouse:

Noelle Elizabeth Morgan.