The University of Buckingham is delighted to announce that Baron Tanlaw of Tanlawhill (Simon Mackay) has been appointed Chancellor of the University. Lord Tanlaw succeeds Sir Martin Jacomb who retired in March 2010 after 12 years service. Previous Chancellors have been Lord Hailsham and Baroness Thatcher.
Lord Tanlaw, who was created a life peer in 1971, sits on the cross benches in the House of Lords. He has been closely associated with the University from its inception in 1973 and has served on Council and other University bodies. He has also been a generous benefactor – the Tanlaw Mill, our student recreational centre was named in his honour. Born in London and with extensive business experience in the Middle East and Asia, Lord Tanlaw brings a wealth of experience to the University.
As one of the top entrepreneurs in the country (Management Today, 2009) it is especially exciting that Lord Tanlaw is joining the University of Buckingham, the only independent university in the UK.
A ceremony to install Lord Tanlaw as Chancellor took place on 4 September 2010.