Born in the United Kingdom in 1944, Sir Peter Bonfield is a UK citizen. He has an Honours Degree in Engineering from Loughborough University, is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, a Freeman of The City of London and an Honorary Citizen of Dallas.

Executive Career Recognition Awards & Other Professional Details

Sir Peter began his career with Texas Instruments based in the U.S.A. After various design, manufacturing and management roles he joined computer company ICL plc in 1981, as Group Marketing Director and Member of the main board. In 1984 he was appointed Chairman and Managing Director of ICL plc after its merger with STC plc, a telecommunications equipment manufacturer. In 1987 he was also appointed Deputy Chief Executive of STC plc.

In 1990 as Chairman and CEO of ICL plc, he introduced the Fujitsu Group as a major shareholder and one of the largest mainframe computer makers outside the U.S.

In 1996 Sir Peter was appointed CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of British Telecommuncations plc, where he served until early 2002. During his tenure, BT was the the world's fifth largest telecommunications company, employing over 130,000 people.

Sir Peter's career has included Non Executive Directorship of Dubai International Capital, Member of the Citigroup International Advisory Board, Senior Independent Directorship of AstraZeneca PLC, Directorships of BICC plc, DESC Ltd, mm02 plc, Department of Constitutional Affairs and The Ministry of Justice.

Sir Peter was Vice President of the British Quality Foundation from its creation in 1993 until 2012. He has also been a Member of the Trilateral Commission, The European Round Table (Steering Group), The High Level Working Group of the European Information Society, the EU-Japan Business Dialogue Round Table and the Civil Service College Advisory Board.

Personal Interests

Sir Peter is a keen sailor who also enjoys ski-ing, reading and music. He is a member of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, Royal Automobile Club and the Four Seasons Sports Club in Dallas.