| Neil McArthur | |
| Birth Date: | [1] |
| Birth Place: | Irlam, Lancashire, England |
| Alma Mater: | University of Essex |
| Occupation: | Businessman |
| Known For: | Founder of Opal Telecom |
| Spouse: | Anne McArthur |
Neil McArthur (born 1956/1957) is a British businessman, the founder of Opal Telecom, former MD of TalkTalk Technology, and now head of group innovation for TalkTalk.[2]
McArthur was born and grew up in Carr Road, Irlam, the son of a steel worker at the former Irlam Steel Works, and a librarian.[3]
McArthur earned a degree in engineering from the University of Essex.[2] He is a fellow of the Institutes of Engineering and Technology and a fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.[2]
In 1992, he was awarded an MBE for his services to engineering.[2] He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.[4]
McArthur is a member of the advisory board of the University of Essex Business School, chairman and a trustee of the Hamilton Davies Trust charity and chairman of the Manchester Tech Trust.[2] [5] [6] He is also a member of the University of Manchester's board of governors.[7]
He is married to Anne, and lives in Glazebrook, Cheshire.[1]