Paul Drayson, Baron Drayson

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The Lord Drayson
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Drayson signing a memorandum in 2006
Minister of State for Strategic Defence Acquisition Reform
In office
8 June 2009 11 May 2010
Class
Pos.
2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Drayson Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonny Cocker
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marino Franchitti
Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 GT2272DNFDNF
2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Drayson Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonny Cocker
Flag of Italy.svg Emanuele Pirro
Lola B09/60-Judd LMP1254NCNC

Honours

Drayson was elevated to the House of Lords on 1 June 2004, made a working peer titled Baron Drayson, of Kensington in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. [24] In July 2011, Drayson was elected as Fellow [1] of The Royal Academy of Engineering, [1] the UK's national academy for engineering.

Arms

Coat of arms of Paul Drayson, Baron Drayson
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Adopted
2007
Coronet
Coronet of a Baron
Escutcheon
Sable a Mullet of eight points gyronny Or and Argent between four strands of DNA issuing in saltire Argent and four strands of DNA issuing in cross Or
Supporters
On either side a Jaguar Sable holding in the interior forepaw a Rapier Argent hilt pommel and guard Or
Motto
SEEK KNOWLEDGE
Badge
A Jaguar rampant Sable holding in the dexter forepaw a Rapier Argent hilt pommel and guard Or
Symbolism
The grantee's interests in fencing and motor racing are featured as is his career in the pharmaceutical industry which is reflected in the strands of DNA.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "List of Fellows". Archived from the original on 8 June 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  2. The Independent: Lord Drayson – Britain's top gun
  3. "MOD Website: Minister of State for Strategic Defence Acquisition Reform". Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
  4. John Dagys, "10 Questions With Paul Drayson", speedtv.com Archived 30 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  5. 1 2 Vaughan, Adam (4 August 2013). "Lord Drayson takes on UK air pollution crisis with new smart sensor". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  6. "Press release: ASTON UNIVERSITY PHD GRADUATE APPOINTED MINISTER FOR SCIENCE". Aston University. 7 October 2008. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011.
  7. Saunders, Andrew (6 July 2016). "Lord Drayson on new Freevolt technology that could power devices for free". Managementtoday.co.uk. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  8. Elliot Choueka (17 November 2005). "The irresistible rise of 'Tony's crony'" . Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  9. Peston, Robert (September 2008). Who Runs Britain?. London: Hodder & Stoughton. p.  275. ISBN   9780340839447.
  10. Lord Drayson appointed minister Archived 20 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  11. UK DIS falls into abeyance as Drayson decides to quit, Jane's Defence Weekly, 14 November 2007, p. 5
  12. 1 2 "Minister quits to race in Le Mans". BBC News. 7 November 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2007.
  13. Amos, Jonathan (3 October 2008). "Lord Drayson takes science brief". BBC News. Retrieved 4 October 2008.
  14. Croft, Jane (23 April 2020). "Sensyne chief accused of creating 'culture of fear' at tech start-up" . Financial Times. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  15. "Trusts left with valueless company shares given in exchange for patient data". Health Service Journal. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  16. "Sensyne boss Lord Drayson ousted in bid for survival".
  17. "Sensyne healthier without Drayson".
  18. Andrew Clark (19 January 2002). "Interview: Paul Drayson, Powderject Pharmaceuticals | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  19. Prufrock column [ dead link ], The Sunday Times , 23 July 2006.
  20. On the move: Lord Drayson [ dead link ] Sunday Times – 20 October 2007
  21. www.barwellmotorsport.co.uk, Barwell Motorsport
  22. Drayson Racing News and Notes for 24 Hours of Le Mans Aston Martin Racing
  23. Matt Beer (23 February 2011). "Drayson quits ALMS for electric series". Autosport.com. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  24. "No. 57308". The London Gazette . 4 June 2004. p. 6995.
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of State for Defence Equipment and Support
2005–2007
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister of State for Science and Innovation
2008–2010
Succeeded byas Minister of State for Universities and Science
New creation Minister of State for Strategic Defence Acquisition Reform
2009–2010
Succeeded by
TBD
Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
Preceded by Gentlemen
Baron Drayson
Followed by