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Ian Wood Biography & Facts
Sir Ian Clark Wood, (born 21 July 1942) is a Scottish billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is best known for his work in the North Sea oil industry with Wood Group, which he was largely responsible for transforming from a company of modest size, serving a primarily local market, to a large corporation with operations in over 50 countries. He served as Wood Group's chief executive from 1967 to 2006, and as chairman until 2012. Wood is one of Scotland's wealthiest people, with an estimated net worth of around £1.7 billion (2020). In 2007, Wood and his immediate family set up The Wood Foundation – a venture philanthropy organisation. Early life Wood was born in Aberdeen on 21 July 1942 and educated at Robert Gordon's College, and then the University of Aberdeen, where he studied psychology and graduated in 1964. Career After leaving university he joined the family business, becoming managing director in 1967. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1982 New Year Honours and was knighted in the 1994 New Year Honours. He has been awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Aberdeen in 1984, The Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen in 1998, Glasgow Caledonian University in 2002, and Heriot-Watt University in 2012. Since 2004, he has served as chancellor of the Robert Gordon University. In April 2010, Aberdeen City Council accepted his conditional investment of up to £85m (£50m confirmed, £35m pledged should the project exceed its budget), towards a project of £140m to redesign the Union Terrace Gardens, The project was supported by some local businesses though opposed by a large number of local residents. The Union Terrace Gardens project was passed by referendum but was later rejected by the council. In July 2012, Wood announced that he would retire as chairman of Wood Group, with Allister Langlands as his successor. In 2014, Wood had a net worth of £1.32 billion. Wood is chairman of The Wood Foundation, investing in two areas of activity: making markets work for the poor in sub-Saharan Africa and developing young people in Scotland. The Foundation applies the principles of venture philanthropy, investing both money and expertise to achieve systemic change. Wood was promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to the oil and gas industry. In June 2018 he was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Thistle (KT) in the 2018 Birthday Honours. According to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2020, Wood is worth an estimated £1.7 billion, a decrease of £54 million on the previous year. Wood: RGU head who handed honorary degree to Donald Trump Ian Wood spent 16 years as head of Robert Gordon University, stepping down in 2021. During his tenure, Donald Trump was controversially awarded an honorary degree personally conferred on him by Sir Ian in 2010. The degree was removed after Dr David Kennedy returned his own degree in protest and journalist/campaigner Suzanne Kelly's petition was signed by approximately 80,000 people. who felt Trump's behaviour was contrary to RGU's values. Controversial Wood Group Tax move In 2011, Wood Group transferred North Sea staff to a company in a tax haven apparently to avoid employer national insurance contributions, a move criticised by Scottish politicians, while union official Jake Molloy described it as “morally and ethically contemptible”. Ian Wood retired from Wood Group the following year. Personal life Wood has three sons with his wife Helen, and six grandchildren. They have a second home at Loch Tummel, Perthshire. Honours and awards 1982 Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1982 New Year Honours 1984 Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree from the University of Aberdeen 1994 Knight Bachelor in the 1994 New Year Honours 1998 Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree from Robert Gordon University 2002 Honorary Doctor of Technology (D.Tech.) degree from Glasgow Caledonian University 2012 Honorary Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) degree from Heriot-Watt University 2016 Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours 2018 Knight of the Order of the Thistle (KT) in the 2018 Birthday Honours References. Discover the Ian Wood popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Ian Wood books.
Best Seller Ian Wood Books of 2024
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The Very Blood-Curdling Rattuses
Ian WoodThis time The Little Rattuses™ are being spied on by strange creatures! Are they ghosts? Are they invaders? Are they aliens? As if that's not bad enough, Louise has disappeared...
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Night of the Living Bread
Ian WoodCan healthy wholegrain loaves fight off the evil assault of overly processed, bland, marshmallow bread? Why am I asking you?! Read the book to your kids and find out!
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The Very Amiable Rattuses
Ian WoodLittle Rattuses sleep a lot and when they sleep they have wonderful dreams of adventure. Sometimes they share those dreams and this is one of them! In this first adventure, Louis...
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The Very Jeweled Rattuses
Ian WoodThis time, The Little Rattuses™ (meaning mostly Louise and Thelma as usual, but on this occasion accompanied by Rufus and facilitated by Little Rata Twee's accordion travel machine...
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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Ian WoodBased on Nussknacker und Mausekönig written by Prussian author ETA Hoffman in 1816, this story tells a children's version of the Nutcracker, as observed by Louise and Thelma of The...
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The Rolling Stones All the Songs
Philippe Margotin & Jean-Michel GuesdonComprehensive visual history of the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" as told through the recording of their monumental catalog, including 29 studio and 24 compilation albums...
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Roe Deer
Ian WoodBullied by a bossy stag, single mom Roe the Deer decides to move away from the area to a nicer place, but when her child, Bambina, complains there are no flowers in their new home,...
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The Dynasty
Jeff BenedictNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now a 10part docuseries on Apple TV+ From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Tiger Woods comes the definitive inside story of the New England ...
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Chronicles
Jean Froissart & Geoffrey BreretonThe Chronicles of Froissart (13371410) are one of the greatest contemporary records of fourteenthcentury England and France. Depicting the great age of AngloFrench rivalry from the...
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Angels Weep
Colin Falconer'Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didn't read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph' M. W. CRAVENThree c...
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Five Llama Firefighters
Ian WoodIf there are fires in this quarter, we’ll spray them with water. Remember our aim’s always true; And then when it’s all put out, we will drive all about, looking for more we can do...
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The Very Christmassy Rattuses
Ian WoodOnce again Louise and Thelma, escapees from Rattusky LaboRATories, are on the loose, and this time they're learning about Christmas. What is it all about? The Winter Solstice! T...
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Cry Justice
Colin Falconer'Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didn't read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph' M. W. CRAVENMost ac...
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A Long Shadow
Charles Todd“Seamless in its storytelling and enthralling in its plotting.”Ft. Lauderdale SunSentinel“Dark and remarkable….Once [Todd] grabs you, there’s no putting the novel down.” Detroit Fr...
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Horror Films - Virgin Film
James MarriottFrom the Slick horror of Alien, Scream and The Ring and the cult classics Dracula, Frankenstein and The Mummy to the slasher icons Jason, Freddy and Leatherface, horror just won’t ...
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The Rolling Stones Rare and Unseen
Gered Mankowitz & Keith RichardsFOREWORD BY KEITH RICHARDS'ICONIC... DAZZLING.'MOJO'Gered was at one with the band. More than that, for that special time, he was in the band.'ANDREW LOOG OLDHAM'He was a hell of a...
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No Limits
Ian PoulterAn autobiography from golf's freshest, most individual voiceIan Poulter is one of golf's most charismatic figures, with an appeal extending way beyond his sport. Here he tells his ...
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Bipolar Bear of the North
Ian WoodDo polar bears ever become bipolar? I don't mean do they travel to the South Pole, I mean do they get depressed over the fact that the North Pole will have disappeared in thirty ye...
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Books to Die For
John Connolly & Declan BurkeThe world’s most beloved mystery writers celebrate their favorite mystery novels in this gorgeously wrought collection, featuring essays by Michael Connelly, Kathy Reichs, Ian Rank...
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The Very Inquisitive Rattuses
Ian WoodLouise and Thelma, The Little Rattuses, take a trip to the zoo. Poor Louise won't listen, and it's never safe to get too close to wild animals, but she's okay in the end and lear...
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The Wit of Golf
Barry JohnstonBuilding on the huge success of THE WIT OF CRICKET, this is a collection of the funniest golf anecdotes, jokes and stories.A bumper bag of humorous anecdotes and amusing tales from...
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They Found the Secret
V. Raymond EdmanExplore the lives of twenty Christian figures whose powerful testimonies and lives of service will inspire you to embrace Christ as the secret to abundant living.Written by V. Raym...
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Innocence Dies
Colin Falconer'Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didn't read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph' M. W. CRAVENHe love...
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Seve
Alistair TaitSeve is the most extrovert player Europe has ever produced. Playboy good looks along with a magnetism that attracted nongolfers to the game made him the biggest drawing card Europe...
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The Very Monsoon Rattuses
Ian WoodThe Little Rattuses are once again up against adversity! The rain that replenished the driedup lake in the previous episode, is now threatening to flood the farm! The farm anim...
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Starfruit and the Pineapple
Ian WoodWhen Stella Starfruit decides to break away from her family and go swimming instead of beachcombing, little does she know that an undersea adventure awaits her! Can a pineapple re...
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The Inheritance
Howard LinskeyYou will inherit everything. The house. The money.There's just one condition.You have to catch a killer first . . .THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF DON'T LET HIM INWhen...
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Grackula
Ian WoodJonathan Sparrow travels to Gracksylvania to deliver tickets to Count Grackula, who is an Internet influencer. Internet service in his own land is poor so he wishes to travel to L...
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The Adventures of the Vitruvian Man
Ian WoodWho was The Vitruvian Man? Was he a figment of Leonardo da Vinci's mind, or was it the other way around? How could one man come up with so many brilliant inventions and marvelous...
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Underground Potatoes
Ian WoodAnother in the healthyeating Fruit & Veg series. In a parody of a well known scifi saga, this one in the author's imaginative Fruit & Veg series promotes healthy eating ...
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The Very Detective Rattuses
Ian WoodI know I've said repeatedly that I'll never write a series, but that's when it comes to grownup books. With children's books, the rules are out the window! As indeed are The Litt...
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The Outrageous Orange
Ian WoodAnother in the healthyeating Fruit & Veg series. The Outrageous Orange knows it has a destiny! It doesn't want to be confined to a box in a supermarket. It wants to get out ...
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Feral Chickens of Key West
Ian WoodThere exist five islands: Key North, Key South, Key East, Key West, and Key Central. Each is home to a feral population of interesting and curious animals. On Key West there live...
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Cotton Candy Kittens
Ian WoodIf you look up into the sky on a day when there are puffy clouds, especially when it's sunrise, or sunset, or when the sun hides behind a cloud, you might see a Cotton Candy Kitten...
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The Sign of the Devil
Oscar de MurielTHE FINAL FREY & McGRAY MYSTERYAll will be revealed... The Devil Has Come to Edinburgh...An illfated graverobbery unearths a corpse with a most disturbing symbol on it. When...
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The White Pumpkin
Ian WoodAll was well in the pumpkin patch where children were raised in the Diversity University of Life, but one day, when a pumpkin shows up who is different from all of the others, ther...
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Spring Onions
Ian WoodAnother in the healthyeating Fruit & Veg series for younger children. What's the difference between a green onion and a spring onion? Easy: you can tell by the hat! The ...
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The Very Fine-Art Rattuses
Ian WoodIt’s not well known that Rattuses have produced some of the finest art in the world over the last half a millennium! Most of it is about food, admittedly, but this is a big preocc...
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Snow on the Beach
Ian WoodEli Bennet is staying on an island off the coast of Massachusetts for the winter break from her teaching position at Royce University. She had a bad semester and needed to renew h...
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The Unofficial Lord of the Rings Cookbook
Tom GrimmPrepare and enjoy over 60 recipes from The Unofficial Lord of the Rings Cookbook, inspired by J.R.R Tolkien’s epic trilogy.The Unofficial Lord of the Rings Cookbook includes over 6...
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Feral Fish of Key North
Ian WoodThe pollution of our seas is growing and deadly. 300 million tons of plastic are produced every year and eight million tons of that ends up in the ocean. In a generation, there w...
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The Owl and the Christmas Tree
Ian WoodWhile this story is entirely fictional, it was inspired by the true story of the sawwhet owl who was accidentally kidnapped from the spruce forests of Oneonta, New York State, and ...