Sir Damon Marcus Buffini was born on May 1962 and is a British businessman, deputy chair of the BBC Board and chair of the BBC Commercial Board.
11 Facts About Damon Buffini
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Damon Buffini was formerly head of the private equity company Permira and governor of the Wellcome Trust.
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In December 2022 the BBC Board created the honorary title of Deputy Chair to be held ex-officio by the chair of the BBC commercial board, with Damon Buffini assuming the title on 9 December 2022.
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Damon Buffini was a non-executive board member of SVG Capital plc and chairman and co-founder of the Social Business Trust.
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Damon Buffini is a main board member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and a trustee of the Royal Anniversary Trust, which administers The Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education.
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In September 2012 Damon Buffini was appointed to the board of governors at The Wellcome Trust.
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Damon Buffini was ranked first in the men's Top 10 of the 2007 Powerlist, a publication ranking the most influential Black Britons.
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Damon Buffini's influence has been recognised in Business, having ranked number three by the Times Power 100 for people who hold sway over British Business.
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Damon Buffini was appointed to then Prime Minister Gordon Brown's business advisory panel.
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Damon Buffini was knighted in the 2016 Birthday Honours for voluntary and charitable services.
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Damon Buffini plays tennis and golf, football for a local amateur side, and supports Arsenal.