My wife, Pam Alexander, who has died aged 68 of ovarian cancer, held leadership positions across the public sector followed by a variety of non-executive roles to which she brought her vast experience and a commitment to encouraging more women to take up senior positions.
Born in London, Pam was the daughter of Reginald Alexander, a marine underwriter, and his wife, Marion (nee Ross). She attended Lady Eleanor Holles school, in Hampton, followed by Newnham College, Cambridge, where she studied geography, graduating in 1975.