Peter Waine has worked for manufacturing companies and professional firms and has main board experience both as an executive and non-executive director of companies with turnover of up to £1bn. A former CBI director, he is co-founder of Hanson Green, a leading source for recruiting non-executive directors and chairmen. He is also co-author of The Independent Board Director, the acknowledged management book on non-executive directors.
He is a trustee of the Royal Opera House, a member of the International Cricket Council and is a former member of the Council of the European Business School, the Institute of Management and former Chairman of the Tree Council. He has also been a parliamentary candidate.