Andrew Foster (British public servant) explained

Andrew Foster
Honorific Prefix:	Sir
Birth Name:	Andrew William Foster
Birth Date:	29 December 1944
Nationality:	British

Sir Andrew William Foster, KBE (born 29 December 1944)^[1] is a British public servant who was knighted in 2001 for his services to the health and government services.^[2]

Career and appointments

Sir Andrew's appointments have included Executive of the Audit Commission for England and Wales from 1992 and 2003, deputy chief executive (NHS), director of social services (North Yorkshire County Council), deputy chairman (Royal Bank of Canada) and advisor to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on public service.^[2]

In 2005, he presented a comprehensive report on the English further education system, entitled "Realising the Potential".

See also

• List of Old Abingdonians

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sir Andrew Foster. People. Debrett's.
2. http://www.dius.gov.uk/policies/further-education-skills/reforms/future-role-fe-colleges/foster-bio Biography of Sir Andrew Foster