WILLIAMS, 64: MAN OF LETTERS
FAMILY: One of four brothers ‘all of whom worked in potash mines in Whitby’. EDUCATION: First-class degree in medieval history and archaeology from Liverpool University. FAMILY: Married to Lynn. Son Ben works in financial services and has just moved to Luxembourg due to Brexit. Daughter Laura is a researcher at King’s College in psychology. ‘My son will be in Luxembourg and daughter in Aberdeen so it’ll be a quiet Christmas this year.’ CAREER: Full-time roles at Arthur Andersen, Boots, Apple, Reckitt Benckiser and BA. Former John Lewis deputy chairman. Chairman of Halfords. READING: ‘I should be writing up my research into Thomas of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Clarence, 1388-1421.’ FILM: The Diving Bell And The Butterfly.