| Geoff Corkish | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charles Geoffrey Corkish 25 May 1953 (age 58) Isle of Man |
| Nationality | Manx |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Employer | Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. (1969–2006) Isle of Man Government (2006–present) |
| Spouse | Muriel Curphy (m. 1976–present) |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
Charles Geoffrey "Geoff" Corkish MBE MHK (born 25 May 1953[1]) is a Manx politician, who is currently a Member of the House of Keys for Douglas West.[2] He was elected at the 2006 General Election, topping the polls beating Home Affairs Minister and Chief Minister candidate John Shimmin and former MHK Geoff Cannell.
Born on 25 May 1953 to William Douglas Corkish and Margaret Elizabeth Corkish (née Cringle), he was educated at Pulrose Infants School, Demesne Road School and Douglas High School for Boys. He later went on to work for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company from 1969 to 2006, rising to be Communications Director. He is also the Chairman of the Arts Council and his interests include singing. He was awarded an MBE in the 2007 New Year's Honours.
He is currently a member of the Department of Tourism and Leisure and the Department of Trade and Industry.
Corkish has been married to Muriel (née Curphy) since 1976, they have 2 children together.