Michael Carlisle
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Sir Michael Carlisle was born and educated in Sheffield, at King Edward VII School (photo), and then the University of Sheffield where he studied mechanical engineering.
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After service in the Royal Navy, he spent his working life in the marine engineering industry, supplying and reconditioning major engine components for large marine diesel engines, from UK and overseas factories and joint ventures. Since 1969 he was involved with the NHS, and served as Chairman of many Authorities and Trusts, including Trent Regional Health Authority from 1982-94. He was a Council Member of the Medical Research Council from 1991-95 and on the NHS Policy Board 1994-95. He was awarded a knighthood in 1985.
Sir Michael Carlisle joined the University Council of the University of York in 1990, and became a Pro-Chancellor in November 2000, and also Vice-Chair of Council. He has been a member of several University Committees, including Policy and Resources during the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor and his predecessor. Also he has served as Chair of the York Health Economics Consortium, and as a non-executive director of York Science Park Ltd since its incorporation. He was also a director of Xceleron Ltd until 2005, and a member of the HYMS Board since it was established.
He holds honorary degrees of LLD from the Universities of Sheffield and Nottingham, and a D Univ from York in 1998.
