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Feb 2 2009 by Graeme King, The Journal

Education 1979-1982 George Stephenson High School, Killingworth

Career 1982 -1988 British Shipbuilders, Wallsend

1988 Joins Ryder Nicklin Partnership

1995 Director, Ryder Architecture. Since then the practice has grown from a staff of 14 in Newcastle to more than 130 with other offices in Glasgow, Liverpool and London.

2001 to date MD, Ryder Architecture

2003 In recognition of his influential and inspirational role within the industry, he was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

2007 Director, NewcastleGateshead Initiative

2007 Trustee, Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant 2000

Interests and Activities Watching sport, particularly rugby and Newcastle United, skiing, hacking around golf courses if the sun is shining, holidays!