The Board
Sir Malcolm Thornton,
FRSA - Chairman
Sir Malcolm started his career as a River Mersey Pilot, combining this with a
14 year period in local government, before entering Parliament in 1979 where
he served for 18 years. He was Chairman of the House of Commons Select Committee
for Education from 1988-97. Since leaving Parliament, he has pursued a business
career and holds a number of non-executive directorships, two of which are as
Chairman. In a voluntary capacity, he was Chairman of Wednesbury Education Action
Zone (1999-2004), current Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Mersey Mission
to Seafarers and Chairman of Governors of a very large primary school. He is
Chairman of the Audit Committee and a Board Member of Liverpool John Moores University.
He is a former Honorary Colonel of 156(NW) Transport Regiment RLC(V). Sir Malcolm
was knighted in HM. The Queen's Birthday Honours List in 1992.
Contact: smt@broadskill.com
