Business Computing:
the Second 50 Years
The Guildhall conference for business leaders
Speaker details
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Dr John Ashworth was appointed Chairman of the Board of the British Library in September 1996.
Previously he held the posts of Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science (1990 - 96) and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Metropolitan Affairs of the University of London (1991 - 92). Prior to that he was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford (1981 - 90) and Chief Scientist of the Central Policy Review Staff in the Cabinet Office (1976 - 81) where he advised Prime Ministers Callaghan and Thatcher.
He was foundation Professor of Biology at the University of Essex; has degrees in chemistry and biochemistry and has published articles on biochemical, cell biological, genetic, physiological and educational topics. He has been an ex officio member of the Advisory Board for the Research Councils; the Advisory Council for Applied Research and Development; UK Titulaire on the Comite de la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CREST) of the EEC; UK co-chairman of the UK/USSR Joint Committee on Science and Technology; a member of the Electronics Economic Development Committee of the National Economic Development Council; the Council of the Economic and Social Research Council; non-executive director of J. Sainsbury plc; London First and Chairman of the National Accreditation Council for Certification Bodies (BSI); the Board of the National Computer Centre and the Technical Advisory Committee, Jaguar Cars Limited.
He is currently a non-executive Director of Granada Group plc; a member of DEMOS Advisory Council; a governor of the Ditchley Foundation and a member of the Barbican Arts Centre Committee of the City Corporation of London.
