Dennis Rogan, Baron Rogan

The Right Honourable
The Lord Rogan
Chairman of the Ulster Unionist Party
In office
2004–2006
Preceded by Martin Smyth
Succeeded by John White
Member of the House of Lords
Assumed office
16 July 1999
Preceded by Life Peerage
Personal details
Born (1942-06-30) 30 June 1942
Nationality British
Political party Ulster Unionist Party
Alma mater Open University
Harvard University

Dennis Robert David Rogan, Baron Rogan (born 30 June 1942) is an Ulster Unionist Party politician in Northern Ireland who served as President of the party from 2004 until 2006. He was previously Chairman of the Party.

He was created a life peer as Baron Rogan, of Lower Iveagh in the County of Down on 16 July 1999[1] and is regarded as leader of the UUP in the Lords.[2]

Son of Robert and Florence Rogan.

Lord Rogan is Founder and Managing Director of Dennis Rogan & Associates – Carpet Yarn Brokers, Founder and Chairman of Associated Processors Ltd – Jute Processors, Chairman of Stakeholder Communications Ltd, Chairman of Events Management Ltd, and Deputy Chairman of Independent News & Media (NI) Ltd.

He is a member of the International Advisory Board of Independent News & Media, Patron of The Somme Association and “Friend” of The Salvation Army. Lord Rogan was the Honorary Colonel of 40 (Ulster) Signals Regiment until its disbandment in 2010.

See also

References

  1. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 55559. p. 7858. 21 July 1999.
  2. ↑ http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/lords/lords-by-type-and-party/

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Political offices
Preceded by
Martin Smyth		 President of the Ulster Unionist Party
2004–2006 		Succeeded by
John White


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