Sir Peter Thomas Wanless, was born on 25 September 1964 and is an English executive and former civil servant.
12 Facts About Peter Wanless
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Peter Wanless was educated at Sheldon School, then a comprehensive school in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
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Peter Wanless then studied International History and Politics at the University of Leeds, graduating with a BA degree in 1986.
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Peter Wanless has since studied on the Advanced Management Programme at Insead.
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Peter Wanless was CEO of the Big Lottery Fund between February 2008 and May 2013.
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Peter Wanless was a non-executive director of The Kemnal Academies Trust, which operates academy schools in South East England.
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Peter Wanless is currently a Trustee of the 5Rights Foundation and a member of the advisory board of the UK Government's National Leadership Centre.
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Peter Wanless's report, written with Richard Whittam QC, was published in November 2014.
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Peter Wanless is a lifelong supporter of Somerset County Cricket Club where he serves on the committee.
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In June 2022, Peter Wanless was appointed President of Somerset County Cricket Club.
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Peter Wanless was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 2007 New Year Honours for his role as Director of School Performance and Reform in the Department for Education and Skills.
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Peter Wanless was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to children, young people and the charitable sector.