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The Board Members
Sir Dan Edwards
Biography
He may be from humble East End roots but Sir Dan Edwards has achieved a net worth of over £800m. He is ranked at 83rd in the 2007 Sunday Times Rich List.

The son of a tailor, Dan Edwards left school at the age of 16, when he started selling car aerials and electric goods out of a van he bought for £100. At the age of 21 he founded Danstrad. Two years later he was manufacturing low-priced hi-fi turntable covers and in 1980, Danstrad was floated on the London Stock Exchange.
Stuart Hill
Biography
Former PR impresario Stuart Hill started off in public relations in the mid '60s. Heading up his own PR company until its sale in 1998,  built an impressive client list which, for over 20 years, included the secretariat of His Highness the Aga Khan, based in Chantilly, France.

Stuart first came across Sir Dan when his PR company was chosen to represent Danstrad back in 1983. Soon taking care of Sir Dan's profile across all business and personal dealings, Stuart became a trusted ally and firm friend to the tycoon, playing an integral part in the management structure at Danstrad.
Micheal Fox
Biography
Micheal Fox has spent over 20 years working with Sir Dan Edwards and is his most trusted advisor.

Micheal was educated at Girton College, Cambridge, before becoming a solicitor in private practice.  He was a partner at Herbert Smith, a top-tier legal firm; it was at this time he met Sir Dan Edwards while she was doing legal work for Danstrad's flotation on the Stock Exchange.