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10 Facts About Philip Aiken

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Philip Aiken was formerly Group President of BHP Billiton's energy business, and an executive director of Nylex.

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Philip Aiken held senior positions at BOC, and was a senior advisor to Macquarie Capital.

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Philip Aiken was born in Sydney, Australia, on 9 January 1949.

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Philip Aiken started his career in 1970 with BOC; where he served for nearly 26 years, holding several senior positions.

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Philip Aiken was appointed to the board of Robert Walters in July 2000, and as its chairman in May 2007.

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On 24 May 2012, Philip Aiken decided to step down from his role as chairman of Robert Walters once the process of appointing a successor chairman has been completed.

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Philip Aiken commenced his duties as chairman after the shareholders approval at the Annual General Meeting on 12 July 2012 and stood down in January 2023.

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Philip Aiken joined the Board of New Energy One Acquisitions in 2021 and BIAC in 2023.

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Philip Aiken was formerly a non-executive director of National Grid plc, copper mining company Kazakhmys, Indian-focused energy company Essar Energy.

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Philip Aiken was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in June 2013.