BSc 1st class Hons. Chemical Engineering – Manchester University
MSc Process Control Engineering – Manchester University
F.I.Chem Eng; F.I.GEM; F.I.E&T; C.Eng; C.Sci.
Mr. Alexander’s career began in 1966 at BP Plc where he held various management posts across the company, including leadership of oil & gas exploration projects. In 1991, he joined British Gas Plc as Commercial Director of British Gas Exploration & Production Ltd. In 1994, Mr. Alexander became Managing Director of British Gas Trading which he led for 7 years. Towards the end of his tenure he created and delivered the Goldfish credit card. In 1997, British Gas Plc became Centrica Plc and in 2002 he was appointed as Centrica’s Chief Operating Officer, and also Chairman of Goldfish Bank. In 2003, Mr. Alexander was appointed chief executive of British Energy Group Plc. Here he devised and led a complex operational and financial recovery. From March 2008 until June 2009, Mr. Alexander was chairman of the Association of Train Operating Companies. He is also a former non-executive director of Associated British Foods plc. Currently, Mr. Alexander is a non-executive director of Costain Group Plc and the UK’s Payments Council. Mr. Alexander is chairman of TGE’s Supervisory Board and Remuneration Committee.