Giles CHICHESTER

DPAPDelegation for relations with the Pan-African Parliament

ITRECommittee on Industry, Research and Energy
PETICommittee on Petitions
D-ZADelegation for relations with South Africa

DANZDelegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand

• Studied at Oxford University 1965-68: MA (Hons) (Geography) (1972). Worked in publishing at the University of London Press and Hodder and Stoughton Ltd (1968-1969). In Francis Chichester Ltd: Production Manager (1969); Director (1971); General Manager (1972); Managing Director (1983); Chairman, (1989). Non-Executive Director, Mediterranean Charter Services, Ltd (1973-1979). Non-Executive Director, Orrin and Geer Ltd - Bookbinders (1974-1981). Director, Goodwin and Chichester Ltd, New Zealand (1975-1993) and Guildford Timber Co. Ltd, New Zealand (1975- ). Director, Silverstream Forests Ltd, New Zealand (1986- ).
• Chairman, Hammersmith Conservative Association (1984-1987). Chairman, London West Conservative European Constituency Council (1987-1988). Member, Conservative National Union Executive Committee (1988-1990, 1997-1998).
• Member of the European Parliament since 1994.
• Has served on many voluntary bodies such as school governing bodies, charities, clubs. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Chairman European Energy Forum (2004 - ).