Anthony Cleaver
Sir Anthony Brian Cleaver | |
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| Born | 1938-04-10 |
| Died | 2025-07-13 |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, business leader |
| Years active | 1962–2011 |
| Known for | Chairing the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Medical Research Council; leadership at EngineeringUK; involvement in Big Bang Fair |
Sir Anthony Brian Cleaver (10 April 1938 – 13 July 2025) was a distinguished British engineer and business leader. His professional journey commenced in 1962 as a systems engineer at IBM UK Ltd. Throughout his career, he chaired the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, guided AEA Technology through its transition to private ownership, and held the position of chairman for both the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the Medical Research Council.
Life and career
Cleaver earned his degree in Literae humaniores from Trinity College, Oxford, completing his studies in 1962.
He served on the boards of companies such as Smith & Nephew, Lockheed Martin UK, and IX Europe. In the realm of education, he was Chair of the Governors at both Birkbeck, University of London and the Royal College of Music. In August 2007, Cleaver took on the role of Chairman at EngineeringUK (previously known as the Engineering and Technology Board). He played a key role in establishing the UK's Big Bang Fair, which debuted in 2008 and grew by 2015 into one of Europe's premier science, engineering, and technology events for young people. Cleaver retired from his leadership at EngineeringUK in 2011 and subsequently resigned as Patron of the Big Bang Fair.
Additionally, he chaired the recruitment company SThree and the financial services provider Novia Financial.
Sir Anthony Cleaver passed away on 13 July 2025 at the age of 87.