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41 WHO’S WHO <strong>2009</strong> TANG<br />
Exec. Mgt Bd, 2000–06; non-exec. Dir, GCHQ, 2007–. Recreations: woodworking,<br />
guitar, motorcycling, model helicopters, computer programming, using technology.<br />
STEINER, Achim; Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, since<br />
2006; b Carazinho, Brazil, 17 May 1961; s of Roland Steiner and Helga Steiner; m 2001,<br />
Elizabeth Clare Rihoy; two s. Educ: Worcester Coll., Oxford (BA 1983); Sch. of Oriental<br />
and African Studies, Univ. of London (MA 1985); German Development Inst.; Harvard<br />
Business Sch. Tech. Advr, Masaara Shams Omania, Sultanate of Oman, 1979–80;<br />
community develt worker, Anthyodhaya Sangh, 1983–84; GTZ: Tech. Advr, 1986–88;<br />
Desk Officer, Asia/Middle East, 1988–89; Policy Advr, 1989–91; International Union for<br />
Conservation of Nature: Prog. Coordinator, Regl Office for S Africa, 1991–94; Sen.<br />
Policy Advr, Global Policy Unit, 1994–97; Chief Tech. Advr, Mekong River Commn,<br />
1997–98; Sec. Gen., World Commn on Dams, 1998–2001; Dir Gen., IUCN, 2001–05.<br />
STERNBERG, Michael Vivian; QC 2008; barrister; b Belsize Park, London, 12 Sept.<br />
1951; s of Sir Sigmund Sternberg, qv and late Ruth Sternberg; m 1975, Dr Janine Levinson;<br />
one s two d. Educ: Carmel Coll., Wallingford; Queens’ Coll., Cambridge (BA 1973, LLB<br />
1975). Called to the Bar, Gray’s Inn, 1975; Mem., Inner Temple, 2006; in practice as<br />
barrister, 1975–, specialising in all aspects of family law, esp. allocation of resources on<br />
divorce; 4 Paper Buildings, 1994–. Asst Sec., Family Law Bar Assoc., 1986–88. Trustee,<br />
Sternberg Charitable Foundn, 1983–; Jt Convenor, Legal Gp, Three Faiths Forum, 2005–.<br />
Freeman, City of London, 1983; Liveryman, Horners’ Co., 1986–. FRSA 2007. Silver<br />
Benemerenza Medal, Sacred Mil. Constantinian Order of St George, 1990. Publications:<br />
(contrib.) Pension and Marriage Breakdown, 2005, 2nd edn as Pensions and Family<br />
Breakdown, 2008. Recreations: walking, Mozart, family law. Clubs: Reform.<br />
STEVENS, Kenneth Allen, DCNZM 2007; Chairman, Glidepath Group, since 1997; b<br />
Christchurch, NZ, 1 Feb. 1944; s of Arthur Edward Stevens and Marion Glover Cotter;<br />
m Glenice Jean McKenzie; one s one d. Educ: Seddon Memorial Tech. Coll., Auckland.<br />
Owner and Manager, Glidepath Ltd, 1972–2008. Chm., NZ Aviation Jt Action Gp,<br />
1994–97. Chairman: Export <strong>New</strong> Zealand, 2008– (Mem. Bd, NZ Export Inst., 1980–83);<br />
Howick Ltd, 2008–; Member: Bd of Trustees, Asia NZ Foundn, 2007–; Bd, Icehouse,<br />
2008–. Business Champion, Export Year 2007, 2006–07. Mem., Experimental Aircraft<br />
Assoc., Milwaukee, 2003–. Recreations: Rugby, boating, DIY, mentoring exporters. Clubs:<br />
Royal <strong>New</strong> Zealand Yacht Squadron.<br />
STOCKPORT, Bishop Suffragan of, since 2008; Rt Rev. Robert Ronald Atwell; b<br />
Ilford, Essex, 3 Aug. 1954; s of Ronald Victor Atwell and Marcia Blanche Atwell (née<br />
<strong>New</strong>ton). Educ: Wanstead High Sch.; St John’s Coll., Durham Univ. (BA 1975; MLitt<br />
1979); Westcott House, Cambridge; Venerable English Coll., Rome. Ordained deacon,<br />
1978, priest, 1979; Asst Curate, John Keble, Mill Hill, 1978–81; Chaplain, Trinity Coll.,<br />
Cambridge, 1981–87; Benedictine Monk, Burford Priory, 1987–98; Vicar, St Mary-the-<br />
Virgin, Primrose Hill, 1998–2008. Publications: Celebrating the Saints, 1998, enlarged edn,<br />
2004; Celebrating the Seasons, 1998; Gift: 100 readings - celebration of birth and<br />
parenthood, 2005; Love: 100 readings - celebration of marriage and love, 2005;<br />
Remember: 100 readings for those in grief and bereavement, 2005. Recreations: theatre,<br />
gardening, hill-walking.<br />
STRANG, David James Reid, QPM 2002; Chief Constable, Lothian and Borders Police,<br />
since 2007; b Glasgow, 9 April 1958; s of William Guthrie Strang and Morag Langlands<br />
Strang; m 1981, Alison; one s two d. Educ: Glasgow Acad.; Loretto Sch.; Univ. of Durham<br />
(BSc 1980); Birkbeck Coll., London (MSc 1989). Metropolitan Police, 1980–98; Asst<br />
Chief Constable, Lothian and Borders Police, 1998–2001; Chief Constable, Dumfries and<br />
Galloway Constabulary, 2001–07.<br />
STRAW, Edward; Chairman of Trustees, Demos, since 2007; b Buckhurst Hill, Essex, 16<br />
Jan. 1949; s of Walter Arthur Whitaker Straw and Joan Sylvia Straw; m 2008, Lindsey<br />
Colbourne; three s two d from previous marriages. Educ: Staples Rd Prim. Sch., Loughton;<br />
Brentwood Sch.; Univ. of Manchester (BSc Engrg 1971); Manchester Business Sch.<br />
(MBA 1973). Coopers & Lybrand, subseq. PricewaterhouseCoopers: Local Govt<br />
Consultant, 1982–88; Partner, Govt Services, and Dir of Quality, 1988–94; Hd,<br />
Entertainment and Media Consulting, EMEA, 1994–2002; Partner, Central Govt,<br />
2002–08; Bd Dir, 1996–98; Global Bd Dir, 1997–2002. Chm., 1994–2000, Vice-Pres.,<br />
2000–, Relate. Founder Trustee, Family and Parenting Inst., 1999–2007; Trustee, Stroud<br />
Valley Arts, 2003–. Orgnl Architect, <strong>New</strong> Labour, 1992–95. FCMI. Publications: Relative<br />
Values, 1998; The Dead Generalist, 2004; numerous articles on morality, engagement,<br />
media industries. Recreations: anarchy, thinking, camping, entertaining with words,<br />
electronic music composition.<br />
STRUTHERS, Prof. Allan David, MD; FRCP, FESC; Professor of Cardiovascular<br />
Medicine and Therapeutics, since 1992, and Head, Division of Medicine and<br />
Therapeutics, since 2002, University of Dundee; b Glasgow, 14 Aug. 1952; s of Dr David<br />
Struthers and Margaret Struthers; m 1979, Julia Elizabeth Anne Diggens; one s one d. Educ:<br />
Hutchesons’ Boys’ Grammar Sch., Glasgow; Univ. of Glasgow (BSc Hons Biochem.<br />
1973; MB ChB Hons 1977; MD 1984); FRCPE 1990; FRCPG 1990; FRCP 1992; FESC<br />
1994. Sen. Med. Registrar, RPMS and Hammersmith Hosp., London, 1982–85;<br />
Wellcome Sen. Lectr, Univ. of Dundee, 1985–89. Chairman: SIGN Guidelines on Heart<br />
Failure, 2003–07; Nat. Scientific Adv. Cttee, TENOVUS charity, 2004–. SmithKline<br />
Beecham Prize, Brit. Pharmacol Soc., 1990. Publications: Atrial Natriuretic Peptide, 1993;<br />
papers on B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), aldosterone antagonists and xanthine oxidase<br />
inhibitors in cardiovascular jls. Recreations: cycling, walking, travel, opera.<br />
STUBBS, Andrew James; QC 2008; a Recorder, since 2003; b York, 16 April 1965; s of<br />
William Charles Stubbs and Janice Pickles; m 1998, Jane Louise; two s. Educ: Nottingham<br />
Univ.; Inns of Court Sch. of Law. Called to the Bar, Lincoln’s Inn, 1988. Recreations: golf,<br />
theatre, wine.<br />
SUR, Prof. Mriganka, PhD; FRS 2006; Sherman Fairchild Professor of Neuroscience,<br />
since 1998, and Head, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, since 1997,<br />
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; b Fatehgarh, India, 1953. Educ: Indian Inst. of<br />
Technol. (BTech 1974); Vanderbilt Univ. (MS 1975; PhD 1978). Postdoctoral res.,<br />
SUNY Stony Brook; Sch. of Medicine, Yale Univ., 1983–86; joined Dept of Brain and<br />
Cognitive Scis, MIT, 1986, Prof., 1993–. Publications: articles in jls.<br />
SUTCH, Ven. Christopher David, TD 1992; Chaplain, St Andrew’s, Costa del Sol,<br />
since 2007; Archdeacon of Gibraltar, since 2008; b Oxford, 27 Aug. 1947; s of Christopher<br />
Lang Sutch and Gladys Ethelwyn Sutch; m 1969, Margaret Anne, (Megan); three s. Educ:<br />
King’s Coll., London (AKC 1969); DipHE 2000. Ordained deacon, 1970, priest, 1971;<br />
Curate, St Andrew’s, Hartcliffe, Bristol, 1970–75; Team Vicar, Dorcan, Swindon,<br />
1975–79; Vicar, St Helen’s, Alveston, Bristol, 1979–89; Rector, St Mary’s, Yate <strong>New</strong><br />
Town, 1989–99; Vicar, St Matthew’s, Cainscross with Selsey, Glos, 1999–2007. Area<br />
Dean: Westbury, 1988–89; Stapleton, 1996–99; Stonehouse, 2005–07. Royal Army<br />
Chaplains Dept (Volunteers), 1980–2003; Chaplain, RBL, Glos, 2005–07; Hon. Col, N<br />
Somerset Yeomanry Sqdn, 2003–. Recreations: digital photography, grandchildren.<br />
SUTCLIFFE, Andrea Mary; Chief Executive, Appointments Commission, since 2007; b<br />
Bradford, 22 March 1964; d of David and Rita Sutcliffe; m 2008, David Stout. Educ:<br />
Longfield Sch., Darlington; Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form Coll., Darlington; London Sch.<br />
of Econs (BA Hons Medieval and Modern Hist. 1985). Finance Manager, Tower Hamlets<br />
HA, 1986–89; Contracting and Policy Manager, Bloomsbury and Islington HA, 1989–92;<br />
General Manager: Camden and Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust,<br />
1992–95; St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, 1995–99; Asst Dir, Social Services, London<br />
Bor. of Camden, 1999–2000; Planning and Resources Dir, 2000–04, Dep. Chief Exec.,<br />
2004–07, NICE. Recreations: friends and family, quirky films, reading, hiking, Sunderland<br />
FC.<br />
SUTCLIFFE, Kevin Anthony; Deputy Head, <strong>New</strong>s and Current Affairs, Channel 4<br />
Television, since 2006; b Blackpool, 6 Sept. 1960; s of Donald and June Sutcliffe; m 2006,<br />
Anne Marie Huby; one s one d. Educ: Arnold Sch., Blackpool; Blackpool Technical Coll.;<br />
Hornsey Coll. of Art, London (BA Hons Fine Art). Freelance journalist, 1983–86;<br />
Researcher then Dir, Watchdog, Asst Prod., Breakfast Time, Prod., <strong>New</strong>snight, BBC TV,<br />
1986–89; Producer: Hard <strong>New</strong>s, Channel 4 TV, 1990; The Late Show, BBC Music and<br />
Arts, 1991; Taking Liberties, BBC Documentaries, 1992–94; Public Eye, 1994, Panorama,<br />
1995–99, BBC <strong>New</strong>s and Current Affairs; Exec. Prod., Louis Theroux, MacIntyre<br />
Investigates, Anna in Wonderland, BBC Documentaries, 1999–2001; Ed., Dispatches,<br />
2002–04, Commissioning Ed., <strong>New</strong>s and Current Affairs, 2004–06, Channel 4 TV.<br />
SUTHERLAND, Alan David Alexander; Chief Executive, Water Industry<br />
Commission for Scotland, since 2005 (Water Industry Commissioner for Scotland,<br />
1999–2005); b Glasgow, 8 April 1962; s of George and Kathleen Sutherland; m 1994, Olga<br />
Krasnorylkina; one s one d. Educ: Univ. of St Andrews (MA Hons Mod. Russian Studies<br />
1984); Univ. of Pennsylvania (MBA 1993; MA 1993). Mgt trainee, Lloyds Bank, London,<br />
1984; Analyst, Savory Milln & Co., London, 1985; Analyst, 1986–88, Manager, 1988–92,<br />
Robert Fleming and Co., London; Consultant, 1992–95, Team Leader, 1995–97, Bain &<br />
Co., Moscow, London and Kiev; Man. Dir, Wolverine Russia Ltd, and Gen. Dir,<br />
Wolverine CIS, Moscow and Grand Rapids, Mich, 1997–99. Beesley Lect., RA, 2006.<br />
Recreations: theatre, fine restaurants, family trips to Walt Disney World in Florida.<br />
SWINDELLS, Matthew James; Managing Director for Health, Tribal Group, since<br />
2008; b Brighton, 31 Dec. 1964; s of Derek and Jacqueline Swindells; m 1995, Victoria<br />
Rae; two d. Educ: Blatchington Mill Comp. Sch.; Brighton Hove and Sussex 6th Form<br />
Coll.; Univ. of Hull (BSc Hons Econs); Brunel Univ. (MBA). NHS graduate supplies<br />
trainee, NW RHA, 1987–89; IT Purchasing Manager, SE Thames RHA, 1989–91; IT<br />
Strategy Prog. Manager, St Thomas’ Hosp., London, 1991–93; IT Manager, 1993–94,<br />
Clin. Ops Manager, 1994–99, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hosp., London; Dir of Clin.<br />
Services, Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hosp., Slough, 1999–2002; Principal Advr,<br />
Prime Minister’s Office of Public Service Reform, 2002–03; Chief Exec., Royal Surrey<br />
County Hosp., Guildford, 2003–05; Policy Advr to Sec. of State for Health, 2005–07, Dir<br />
Gen. for Inf. and Prog. Integration and Chief Inf. Officer, 2007–08, DoH. Vis. Prof., Sch.<br />
of Mgt, Univ. of Surrey, 2005–. Chm., Charity Trustees, Imperial Coll. Healthcare NHS<br />
Trust, 2008–. Recreations: playing football and cricket, listening to the poetry of Bob<br />
Dylan, supporting Everton, travel, spending time with my wife, enjoying the company of<br />
my children. Clubs: Commonwealth.<br />
SYFRET, Nicholas; QC 2008; a Recorder, since 2001; b Windlesham, Surrey, 25 Oct.<br />
1954; s of Edward Herbert Vyvyan Syfret and Anne Syfret; m 1980, Katharine Frances<br />
Allinson; two s one d. Educ: Winchester Coll.; Emmanuel Coll., Cambridge (BA 1976).<br />
Called to the Bar, Middle Temple, 1979; in practice as barrister specialising in criminal<br />
law; 6 King’s Bench Walk, 1980–93, 13 King’s Bench Walk, 1993–. Recreations:<br />
countryside, messing about in boats, painting, chess.<br />
TAFIDA, Dr Dalhatu Sarki, OFR 1983; FNMCP, FWACP; High Commissioner of<br />
Nigeria in the United Kingdom, since 2007; b Zaria, Kaduna State, 24 Nov. 1940; s of<br />
Garba Tafida and Badariyyatu Tafida; m Salamatu Ndana Mohammed; six s three d. Educ:<br />
Coll. of Medicine, Univ. of Lagos (MB BS 1967); Univ. of Liverpool (Postgrad. Dip.<br />
Public Health 1972). MRCP 1971; FNMCP 1975; FWACP 1975. Ahmadu Bello<br />
University: House Officer, 1967–68; Sen. House Officer, 1968–69; Registrar, 1969–70;<br />
Clin. Asst in Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, <strong>New</strong>castle upon Tyne, 1970–71; Sen.<br />
Registrar in Medicine, Katsina Specialist Hosp., 1972–73; Consultant Physician, 1973–76,<br />
Perm. Sec., 1976–80, Min. of Health, Kaduna; Chief Physician to Pres. of Nigeria,<br />
1980–83; Comr for Health, Agric. and Educn, Kaduna State, 1984–87; Mem.,<br />
Constitutent Assembly to review Nigerian Constitution, 1988–89; Chm. and Pro<br />
Chancellor, Univ. of Agric., Malcurdi; Federal Minister of Health, 1993–95. Mem.<br />
Kaduna North, Senate, 2003–07 (Senate Majority Leader, 2003–07). Tafidan Zazzau,<br />
1995. Publications: Purple Parliament, 2007. Recreations: Scrabble, table tennis. Clubs:<br />
Royal Commonwealth Society.<br />
TALBOT RICE, (Alice) Elspeth (Middleton); QC 2008; barrister; b <strong>New</strong>castle upon<br />
Tyne, 5 May 1967; d of David Middleton Lindsley and Elizabeth Anne Dickinson<br />
Lindsley; m 1991, Robert Harry Talbot Rice; three d. Educ: Queen Mary’s Sch.,<br />
Duncombe Park; Roedean Sch.; Univ. of Durham (BA Hons Law). Called to the Bar,<br />
Lincoln’s Inn, 1990; in practice as barrister specialising in commercial chancery litigation.<br />
Recreations: playing polo enthusiastically but badly, playing lacrosse increasingly slowly,<br />
playing the French horn occasionally, cooking and eating.<br />
TANG, Sir David (Wing-cheung), KBE 2008 (OBE 1997); Chairman, D.W.C. Tang<br />
Development Ltd, since 1990; b Hong Kong, 2 Aug. 1954; s of late Pak Kan Tang and of<br />
Chiu Sim Chan; m 1st, 1983, Susanna Cheung Suk-yee (marr. diss. 1994); one s one d;<br />
2nd, 2003, Lucy Wastnage. Educ: La Salle, Hong Kong; The Perse, Cambridge; Bedford<br />
Coll., Univ. of London (BA Hons Philos. 1975). Lectr, Peking Univ., 1983–84. Founder:<br />
China Club Hong Kong, 1991; Pacific Cigar Co. Ltd, 1992 (Dir); Shanghai Tang Hong<br />
Kong, 1994; Havana House, Canada, 1994; China Club Peking, 1996; China Club<br />
Singapore, 2000 (Dir); Cipriani Hong Kong, 2002 (Dir); China Tang London, 2005.<br />
Director: Lai Sun Develt Co. Ltd, Hong Kong, 1988–; First Pacific Co. Ltd, Hong Kong,<br />
1989–; China Club Ltd, 1990–; China Club Beijing Ltd, 1994–; Tommy Hilfiger Inc.,<br />
USA, 2003–; China Tang Restaurant, 2005–; Advisor: Asprey and Garrard, London;<br />
Blackstone Gp, NY; Savoy Gp of Hotels, London; BA Travel Adv. Bd. Chairman: Asia-<br />
Pacific Acquisitions Cttee, Tate Modern; (and Founder) Community English Lang. Lab.;<br />
(and Founder) Hong Kong Cancer Fund; Special Fundraising Cttee, Youth Outreach;<br />
Vice Chm., EORTC Foundn; President: London Bach Soc.; Pro Musicis (Hong Kong)<br />
Foundn; Royal Commonwealth Soc., Hong Kong; China Mental Handicap; Hong Kong<br />
Down Syndrome Assoc.; Trustee: Royal Acad. of Arts Trust; (and Founder) Anglo-Hong<br />
Kong Trust; Mem., Chm.’s Develt Circle, South Bank; Adviser: LSO; St Martin’s-in-the-<br />
Field Develt Trust; Member, Advisory Council: Orbis; Befrienders Internat.; Chances for<br />
Children; Dir, Asia Art Achieve; Patron: Save China’s Tigers; Royal Overseas League,