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Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes

Group Chief Executive Officer, Informa · United Kingdom

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Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes is the CEO of Informa. Barnes is based in the United Kingdom. Barnes was born in 1964 in Falkirk and educated at Harvard Business School and Harvard University.

Scottish businessman and former UK government official who served as founding CEO of Ofcom and Chief of Strategy to Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Since 2013, he has led Informa as Group CEO, overseeing its expansion into a FTSE 100 company specializing in business intelligence, academic publishing, and B2B events.

Born
February 12, 1964 · Falkirk
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
Harvard Business School, Harvard University, University of Aberdeen
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes: FAQ

Who is Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes?
Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Informa, based in United Kingdom.
What company does Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes lead?
Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes is CEO of Informa.
Where was Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes educated?
Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes studied at Harvard Business School, Harvard University, University of Aberdeen.