Christopher Clark, CBE

14 June 2011


Chris Clark, Chairman of the URENCO Group, has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honour List and is now recognised as a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for services to industry.  Speaking upon his award, Chris said: "I am honoured to receive this award, which acknowledges my contribution to British industry over the last 48 years and in particular my time as Chairman of URENCO."

Chris began his career with Johnson Matthey in 1962 and became a Director in 1990. He was appointed Chief Executive in 1998, took Johnson Matthey into the FTSE 100 in 2002, and retired two years later. Following his retirement from Johnson Matthey in 2004 he was appointed Chairman of Associated British Ports Holdings plc which was sold to a consortium of infrastructure funds in 2006. He was appointed Chairman of Severstal, the Russian steel company quoted in London, in December of 2006. He took up his position as Chairman of URENCO Limited on 1 January 2006.