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The Ditchley Foundation is a foundation that holds conferences, with a primary focus on British-American relations. Based at Ditchley Park near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, it was established as a privately funded charity in 1958 by philanthropist Sir David Wills. Its current Director is James Arroyo.

Notable members

  • Jonathan Hill, Baron Hill of Oareford. Current chairman of Ditchley (2017- ). He also has roles as senior advisor, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (2017-); independent national director, The Times Newspapers; and board member, Centre for Policy Studies. He was formerly European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union (2014–16); Leader of the House of Lords and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (2013–14); Undersecretary of State for Schools (2010-2013).
  • George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen. He was also deputy-chairman of TNK-BP. He was NATO Secretary General from 1999 to 2003 and UK Secretary of State for Defence from 1997 to 1999, chairman of the Ditchley Foundation, 2010–2017.
  • Sir John Major, the former British prime minister, chairman of the Ditchley Foundation 2000–2009.
  • Sir John Wheeler-Bennett. British historian; the first chairman, appointed in 1958.
  • Sir Reginald Hibbert. Director 1982–1987.
  • Sir Philip Adams. Director 1977–1982.
  • Sir Michael Quinlan. Director 1992–1999.
  • Sir Nigel Broomfield. Director 1999–2004.
  • Sir Jeremy Greenstock. Director 2004–2010.
  • Sir John Holmes. Director 2010–2016.
  • James Arroyo. Director 2016–.

References

  • Our Good Conference Guide: Magic mountains for the mind - The Economist - 26 December 1987 - Volume 305
  • The Ditchley foundation council
  • The Ditchley foundation governors
  • The Ditchley Foundation from the autobiography of Harry Hodson
  • Knives are out for Mandelson as new job begins Enron - Mandelson discussions at Ditchley