Biographical note

Peter Waller took up his appointment as Director of Operations on 21 January 2001. He is on loan to Oftel from the DTI, which he joined in 1976 on graduating from Oxford University.

Born: 3 January 1954

CAREER
2000 -2001 Deputy Chief Executive of the newly formed Small Business Service with a wide ranging brief to provide business support services for small firms and to intervene across Government to promote their interests.

1997-2000 Director Business Links DTI. Business Links are the government-backed network of advisory services for small firms. Previously worked on small firms issues at DTI since 1995.

1991-1995 Head of Post Office privatisation team DTI. In charge of team supporting the dogged (but ultimately failed) attempts by Michael Heseltine to privatise the Royal Mail.

1990-1991 Head of Market Intelligence Unit DTI.

1987-1990 Privatisations - Rolls-Royce, British Steel, Water industry (focusing on Stock exchange flotations)

1976-1987 various posts at DTI, including private secretary to Consumer Affairs Minister.

EDUCATION

King's School Macclesfield, Oxford University (Law)