Neil McArthur (businessman)

Neil McArthur MBE FIMechE FIET (born 1956/1957) is a British businessman, the founder of Opal Telecom, former MD of TalkTalk Technology, and now head of group innovation for TalkTalk.[2]

Neil McArthur
Born1956 or 1957 (age 66–67)[1]
Irlam, Lancashire, England
Alma materUniversity of Essex
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder of Opal Telecom
TitleHead of group innovation, TalkTalk Group
SpouseAnne McArthur

Early life

McArthur was born and grew up in Carr Road, Irlam, the son of a steel worker at the former Irlam Steel Works, and a librarian.[3]

McArthur earned a degree in engineering from the University of Essex.[2] He is a fellow of the Institutes of Engineering and Technology and a fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.[2]

Honours and Appointments

In 1992, he was awarded an MBE for his services to engineering.[2] He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.[4]

McArthur is a member of the advisory board of the University of Essex Business School, chairman and a trustee of the Hamilton Davies Trust charity and chairman of the Manchester Tech Trust.[2][5][6] He is also a member of the University of Manchester's board of governors.[7]

Personal life

He is married to Anne, and lives in Glazebrook, Cheshire.[1]

References
  1. Pidd, Helen (4 July 2018). "How philanthropy breathed new life into a forgotten Salford suburb - Helen Pidd". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  2. "Taylor talks to Neil McArthur - Downtown in Business". Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  3. "TalkTalk founder to help local Rugby League club". www.rugby-league.com. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  4. "Dr Neil McArthur - Board of Governors - The University of Manchester". Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  5. "About us | Manchester Tech Trust". www.manchestertechtrust.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  6. "Our Trustees - Hamilton Davies Trust". Hamilton Davies Trust. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  7. "Dr Neil McArthur | Board of Governors | The University of Manchester". The University of Manchester. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
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