John Browne, Baron Browne of Madingley

Lord Browne Joins General Atlantic as Senior Advisor Focused on Climate and Net Zero

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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b'General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, announced today that Lord Browne of Madingley has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor, based in London.\nLord Browne will advise the firm on environmental, social and governance considerations, with a particular focus on the path to Net Zero emissions.

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  • b'General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, announced today that Lord Browne of Madingley has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor, based in London.\nLord Browne will advise the firm on environmental, social and governance considerations, with a particular focus on the path to Net Zero emissions.
  • "\nLord Browne commented, "Addressing global climate change requires a systemic transformation at a pace and scale never seen before.
  • Investment in engineered climate solutions now needs to increase significantly, and I look forward to working with General Atlantic to help shape the future of climate investing.
  • For more information on General Atlantic, please visit the website: www.generalatlantic.com\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210413005834/en/\n'

LED Lighting Development Wins 2021 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize)

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 QEPrize is awarded for the creation and development of LED lighting, which forms the basis of all solid state lighting technology.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 QEPrize is awarded for the creation and development of LED lighting, which forms the basis of all solid state lighting technology.
  • The 2021 winners are announced today by Lord Browne of Madingley, Chairman of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Foundation.
  • - Lord Browne of Madingley, Chairman, Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Foundation
    "The impact of this innovation is not to be understated.
  • Regarding this change Lord Browne said, "At the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, we recognise that a new age of innovation demands a new approach.

LED Lighting Development Wins 2021 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize)

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 QEPrize is awarded for the creation and development of LED lighting, which forms the basis of all solid state lighting technology.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 QEPrize is awarded for the creation and development of LED lighting, which forms the basis of all solid state lighting technology.
  • The 2021 winners are announced today by Lord Browne of Madingley, Chairman of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Foundation.
  • - Lord Browne of Madingley, Chairman, Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Foundation
    "The impact of this innovation is not to be understated.
  • Regarding this change Lord Browne said, "At the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, we recognise that a new age of innovation demands a new approach.

SparkCognition Adds Lord Browne of Madingley to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition , the world's leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is pleased to announce that Lord Browne of Madingley, former Group Chief Executive of BP plc, has joined the company's Board of Directors.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkCognition , the world's leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is pleased to announce that Lord Browne of Madingley, former Group Chief Executive of BP plc, has joined the company's Board of Directors.
  • "I am pleased to join SparkCognition's Board of Directors at a time when traditional ways of working across all sectors are being changed so dramatically," said Lord Browne.
  • Lord Browne has enjoyed an illustrious career that began at BP as a university apprentice in 1966.
  • "Lord Browne has made incredible contributions to the energy industry throughout his career and will bring extensive knowledge to our Board of Directors," said Amir Husain, Founder and CEO of SparkCognition.

Former BP CEO Lord Browne Appointed Windward Chairman

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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TEL-AVIV, Israel, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward, a world leader in maritime analytics, today announced it had appointed Lord Browne of Madingley as chairman of the board.

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  • TEL-AVIV, Israel, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward, a world leader in maritime analytics, today announced it had appointed Lord Browne of Madingley as chairman of the board.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Lord Browne said: "Having been involved with Windward for several years, I am delighted now to serve as Chairman.
  • Ami Daniel, CEO of Windward, said: "To be successful, a company needs wise, experienced hands on its board.
  • Lord Browne initially invested in Windward in 2016, before joining the board last April.

Former BP CEO Lord Browne Appointed Windward Chairman

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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TEL-AVIV, Israel, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward, a world leader in maritime analytics, today announced it had appointed Lord Browne of Madingley as chairman of the board.

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  • TEL-AVIV, Israel, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward, a world leader in maritime analytics, today announced it had appointed Lord Browne of Madingley as chairman of the board.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Lord Browne said: "Having been involved with Windward for several years, I am delighted now to serve as Chairman.
  • Ami Daniel, CEO of Windward, said: "To be successful, a company needs wise, experienced hands on its board.
  • Lord Browne initially invested in Windward in 2016, before joining the board last April.

Lord Browne of Madingley to Deliver 2019 Commencement Speech at Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
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Lord Browne of Madingley , former CEO, BP plc, will deliver the commencement speech at the diploma award ceremony at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) on June 15, 2019.

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  • Lord Browne of Madingley , former CEO, BP plc, will deliver the commencement speech at the diploma award ceremony at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) on June 15, 2019.
  • Lord Browne spent 41 years at the oil and gas company, BP plc, joining as a university apprentice in 1966.
  • Lord Browne is a director of Pattern Energy, and chairman of Huawei UK, Stanhope Capital, and the Accenture Global Energy Board.
  • In addition to his MS from Stanford GSB, Lord Browne also holds a degree in natural sciences from Cambridge.

Energy Executive Lord Browne Joins Advisory Board of VC Blue Bear Capital

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Bear Capital, a venture and growth equity fund focused on digital technologies for the energy industry, has announced the appointment Lord Browne of Madingley to its Advisory Board.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Bear Capital, a venture and growth equity fund focused on digital technologies for the energy industry, has announced the appointment Lord Browne of Madingley to its Advisory Board.
  • According to Lord Browne, "The energy industry has always been driven forward by technology.
  • Blue Bear Partners Ernst Sack and Tim Kopra welcome Lord Browne's support, saying, "Lord Browne is one of the most accomplished and respected leaders in the global energy industry, largely because he is always looking forward.
  • Blue Bear is a venture capital and growth equity fund driving capital-light digital technologies into multi-billion-dollar verticals across the energy industry.

Former BP CEO Lord Browne Joins Windward's Board to Extend Startup's Lead in Maritime Risk Analytics

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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Pioneering maritime risk analytics startup, Windward, today announced that former BP CEO, Lord Browne of Madingley, has joined the company's Board of Directors.

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  • Pioneering maritime risk analytics startup, Windward, today announced that former BP CEO, Lord Browne of Madingley, has joined the company's Board of Directors.
  • At the same meeting, Ami Daniel, Windward's Co-Founder and CEO, said: "We're delighted to welcome Lord Browne to our Board of Directors.
  • Windward is a pioneering maritime risk analytics startup with a mission to keep the oceans safe and protect maritime borders.
  • Lord Browne joined BP in 1966, rising to become CEO, a position he held from 1995-2007.