Business Secretary Sajid Javid, on Wednesday 16 December has bestowed an honorary CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) on Paul Drechsler, President of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Mr Drechsler, who is an Irish citizen, received the honour for his significant contribution to voluntary and charitable services.
Mr Drechsler was Chairman of the National Skills Funding Agency Advisory Board until September 2015 and is currently Chairman of Teach First, a charity which aims to end inequality of education by building a community of exceptional leaders in the most disadvantaged schools across the UK.
The ceremony was conducted today (Wednesday 16th December) at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Speaking at the event, Mr Javid said: “I’m delighted to present this award to Paul Drechsler for the exceptional work he has done to champion young people in business.
“Paul has used his position and expertise in business to connect with a wide range of young people, opening doors and extending opportunity to all.”
Non-British citizens are not entitled to receive their honour from the Queen at Buckingham Palace and are instead presented with their awards by the relevant Secretary of State
