Early Life, Education and Honours
Sir Julian was born in London and attended Kings Norton Grammar School in Birmingham. He read Economics (University of London (B.Sc (Econ) 1970) and Business Administration with Finance and Marketing . In 2007 Sir Julian received an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Laws -DL) from the University of Bath where he is now pro-chancellor and a member of the University Council.
In 2004 he received a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to international telecommunications.
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