New Year Honours 2015
William David BUTLER-ADAMS OBE
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
“Managing Director, Brompton Bicycle. For services to UK Manufacturing.”
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Managing Director, Brompton Bicycle. For services to UK Manufacturing.
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William David Butler-Adams
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
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Tyne and Wear
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Nottinghamshire
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Northumberland
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Alastair John Wilson Campbell
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
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Alexander Richard Hamilton
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Hertfordshire
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Alison Fryatt
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
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Allan David Bantick
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Inverness-shire
“Lately Chairman, Scottish Wildlife Trust. For services to Conservation in Scotland.”
Andrew Brett Milligan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Edinburgh
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Andrew James Webb
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Senior Policy Adviser, Indirect Tax, London, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to Tax.”
Anne Catherine Houston
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Glasgow
“Lately Chief Executive, CHILDREN 1ST. For services to Children and Young People.”
Anne Chisholm
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Lately Chair, The Royal Society of Literature. For services to Literature.”
Anne Patricia Mcphee
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Ayrshire and Arran
“For political service in Scotland.”
Anthony Jennens
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Chair, GamCare. For charitable services to the prevention and treatment of Gambling Addiction.”
Anthony Olusola Ademola Ageh
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Controller of Archive Development, BBC. For services to Digital Media.”
Archibald Graham
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Glasgow
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Arlene Mccarthy
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Greater Manchester
“Lately Member of the European Parliament for North West England. For parliamentary and political services.”
Arthur Cormack
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Inverness-shire
“Gaelic Singer and Chief Executive, Feisean nan Gàìdheal. For services to Gaelic Education.”
Ashton West
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Hertfordshire
“Chief Executive, Motor Insurers' Bureau. For services to Road Safety.”
Barbara Gelb
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Bristol
“Chief Executive Officer, Together for Short Lives, Bristol. For services to Improving Care Services for Children.”
Barrie Thomas Rutter
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
West Yorkshire
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Brendon Batson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
West Midlands
“For services to Football.”
Brian Simpson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Cheshire
“Lately Member of the European Parliament for North West England. For parliamentary and political service.”
Brigid Mcbride
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
London
“Digital Director, London, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to UK Digital Transformation.”
Bruce Minto
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2015
Edinburgh
“Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Museums Scotland. For services to Culture.”