Paul Drayson

English businessman and politician

Paul Drayson - English businessman and politician
Born

March 5th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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A businessman and politician who served as Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology from 2005 to 2009. Focused on modernizing the UK’s defense procurement processes and fostering relationships between the government and industry. Involved in various entrepreneurial ventures, including the development of bioengineering technologies. Holds a degree in physics and earned a doctorate in robotics, which contributed to innovations in the defense sector.

Served as Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology

Founded Drayson Technologies

Competed in motorsport, including Le Mans

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