Bob ayling biography

British businessman

For the British cricketer, see Robert Ayling (cricketer).

Robert John AylingCBE (born 3 August 1946), also known as Bob Ayling, is a British retired lawyer and businessman who has worked with a variety of high-profile companies and organisations. From 1996 to 2000, he was the CEO of British Airways. He also served as chairman of Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service, Dŵr Cymru (Welsh Water), and Dyson. Ayling was appointed a CBE in the Queen's 2018 Birthday Honors List.

Early life

Ayling was born in Battersea the son of a grocer, George and civil servant Hilda. He was educated at King's College School, Wimbledon but left school at 16 after his father's business failed, and took articles with a solicitor.^[1] He passed his professional examinations by 19 and in 1968 was admitted a solicitor at 21.^{[citation needed]}

Career

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