Terry Waite (CBE) has served as Lifeline Energy’s European Ambassador since 2001 and also chairs Lifeline Energy’s UK Board of Trustees. A respected writer, broadcaster and former advisor to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Terry was held hostage in Lebanon for five years (mostly in solitary confinement) from 1987-1991. A small radio got him through his long period of confinement …until the batteries eventually went dead. Terry understands the power of radio better than most.

Terry continually operates at the forefront of humanitarian issues. In particular, he has provided support to hostages and their families, as well as working in the areas of mediation and conflict resolution. Queen Elizabeth bestowed on Terry the Commander of Order of the British Empire (CBE) honour in 1992.