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Mr John Weston, CBE, MEng, FRAEng, FRAes

Formerly: CEO, BAE Systems


Formerly: Chairman MB Aerospace (aero-engine components), Torotrack (manufacturer of continuously variable automotive transmissions), Seven Technologies (Tracking and location devices), Fibercore (manufacturer of specialist fibre optic cables), Accesso (systems company in innovative queuing devices, booking and payment systems), Acra Controls (Flight test instrumentation systems), and a number of software, design engineering and on-line learning companies; 32 years in aerospace concluding as CEO, BAE Systems.

An Honorary Governor (2021-), The Ditchley Foundation.

Honorary Governors

Participants of the Ditchley Foundation internship programme in 2021

The Ditchley Internship Programme

The Ditchley Internship programme offers over 50 students the opportunity each year to become immersed in the ethos of Ditchley.

Antique chairs and sofas at Ditchley Park

Our Home at Ditchley Park

Ditchley Park is part of the world’s heritage and remains as central to our way of working now as it has ever been. 

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