Guy Stringer CBE
Doctor of Arts (HonDArt)
Year conferred: 1996
A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Guy Stringer joined Oxfam in 1969 as Commercial Director. He became Director in 1982 and remained in the post until his retirement four years later. Whilst working with Oxfam, Guy saw the charity’s income increase from £2.5m to £51m. Since his retirement Guy has been a trustee to many charities, including the Prisoners of Conscience Fund.
Sadly, Guy died in July 2009.
