Dr Derek Langslow
Biography
Derek trained as a biochemist, obtaining a PhD before completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Cambridge. After six years as a lecturer in Biochemistry at Edinburgh University, Derek changed direction in order to pursue his strong interest in the nature conservation arena with a focus on birdlife. Joining the Nature Conservancy Council as a scientist, he was promoted to Assistant Chief Scientist before moving into the policy making side as Director of Policy, Planning and Services and then Chief Scientist.
In 1990 he successfully applied for the role of Chief Executive of English Nature (an non-departmental public body that is now part of Natural England). In 2000, Derek left to pursue a portfolio career and since then has developed a non-executive career on a range of Boards, including Harwich Haven, East of England Tourist Board, British Waterways and the Rail Passengers Committee for Eastern England.
Previous roles in government
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Member, Export Guarantees Advisory Council