Mr Attwood, who formally took up his post last week, spent 15 years as CEO of e2v, having previously worked within the telecommunications, defence and aerospace sectors. He led a management buyout of e2v from Marconi Ltd in 2002, before floating the company on the London Stock Exchange in 2004.
During Mr Attwood’s time at the Chelmsford-based company, the firm placed a strong emphasis on engaging with universities, including collaborations with the University of Nottingham and The Open University.
Mr Attwood said: “Anglia Ruskin University places great emphasis on business and innovation within its renowned business school, and I am excited to be a part of bringing through the next generation of entrepreneurs.”
Mr Attwood is chair of the CBI Education and skills board and a former chairman of the CBI East of England Regional Council. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in business administration by Anglia Ruskin University in 2012. He is also a companion member of the Chartered Management Institute.
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Business leader joins university Board of Governors
21 February 2014
Anglia Ruskin University has welcomed Mr Keith Attwood, former chief executive officer of e2v Technologies, onto its Board of Governors.