Edward Astle

Pro-Rector of Commercial Development , Imperial College London

Edward Astle is currently Pro-Rector of Commercial Development at Imperial College London where he leads major business development and project opportunities in the UK and internationally for the University. Edward was Executive Director of National Grid plc from 2001 to 2008 where he led their Non-Regulated Business Division. He was a Managing Director at the BICC group from 1997 to 1999 and an Executive and Regional Director at Cable & Wireless plc from 1989 to 1997. Previously he held senior business strategy positions in the UK and France. Edward is also currently Non-Executive Director of Intertek Group plc.