Honours List recognises alumni

Dr Ben Ainslie (Hon LLD 2005), who secured his fourth consecutive gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games, is knighted.  

Nick Fuller (English 1982) receives the MBE for his services as the Head of Education for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Tony Sims (History 1982), Director, 2012 Delivery, UK Trade and Investment, receives the OBE for services to industry through the British Business Embassy.

Christine Leon (Biology 1977), Head of Chinese Medicinal Plants Authentication and Conservation Centre at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, receives the MBE for her services to the UK-China science relationship.

Geraint Davies (Economics and Statistics 1976), Senior Partner at Grant Thornton in Wales, receives a CBE for his voluntary and charitable work - he is on the board and advisor to a number of charities in Wales, most notably for 32 years with the Aberfan Disaster Fund. He is also board member for several other arts and music organisations in Wales.

Professor Leslie Iversen (Hon DSc 1982) who is the Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs receives a CBE for services to Pharmacology.

Holly Peterson, Head of Alumni Relations said: “We would like to congratulate all our alumni and Honorary Graduates who have been included within the New Year’s Honours List.

“The Honours recognise dedication, energy and passion. Our recipients serve as an inspiration to students and we’re proud to count them as part of our Exeter family.”