18 Facts About Dick Olver

Dick Olver studied at City University London, where he gained a first class honours degree in Civil Engineering.

Dick Olver joined BP in 1973 and over the course of his 30+ years with the company rose to become deputy group chief executive in 2003.

Dick Olver was appointed vice-president, BP Pipelines Inc, BP North America, in 1979.

Dick Olver was made chief of staff to the chairman of BP and head of corporate strategy for the BP Group in May 1990.

Dick Olver was appointed to the board of BP and became CEO of Exploration and Production in 1998.

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Dick Olver was then appointed deputy CEO in January 2003 and served in that role until his departure for BAE Systems plc in July 2004.

Dick Olver continued his association with BP as deputy chairman of TNK-BP until 2006.

Dick Olver became the non-executive chairman of BAE Systems on 1 July 2004.

Dick Olver replaced Sir Richard Evans, who had served with BAE Systems and its predecessor companies for over 30 years.

Dick Olver is a former member of Prime Minister David Cameron's Business Advisory Group and serves as a UK Business Ambassador.

Dick Olver served as chairman of the Academy's Education for Engineering Policy Group whose membership is drawn from the chief executives of the Professional Engineering Institutions, the Engineering Council, Engineering UK and The Royal Academy of Engineering.

Dick Olver chaired the Academy's Development Advisory Board which is committed to raising the recognition of the contribution engineering and engineers make to the health and wealth of UK society.

Dick Olver is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the City and Guilds of London Institute.

Dick Olver was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Science from City University, London in November 2004 and was awarded a second Honorary Doctorate in Science from Cranfield University In June 2006.

Dick Olver was elected as a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Engineering in July 2005 and served on the Academy's Council from 2006 to 2009.

Dick Olver was awarded the President's Medal in 2015 for services to the Royal Academy of Engineering and to the nation in education.

Dick Olver was awarded the non-executive director of the Year Award at the 6th annual NED Awards sponsored by The Sunday Times in March 2012.

Dick Olver was knighted in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to business and contribution to UK Corporate Governance.