John Elkington

Well, happily, Tim (a veteran of the Dervish convoy, as a CAM ship pilot) and Tessa (youngest daughter) are safely back from Archangel and the 75th anniversary celebrations for the WWII Arctic Convoys, with a stream of photographs bobbing in their wake. He also features in this newscast, commenting on what the visit to Russia means in terms of wider geopolitics. Proud of them both – and of them all.

Nice piece in today’s Times on the Arctic convoy veterans’ Archangel visit this week, quoting Tim. And here’s a picture of him in his element with three young Russian, today I think. He must be twice their combined ages. No doubt remembers their grandmothers.

When I think of the 50 objects that have defined my life, the 747 is always there. I have spent more time on these planes than any other – and they have generally been a joy to ride. Joe Sutter, often described as the “Father of the Boeing 747,” and who featured in a fascinating TV documentary I watched recently, has just died. Thank you Joe.

Quite an adventure. Last night, Tim and Tessa flew to Archangel for a reunion of veterans involved in the WWII Arctic convoys. Quite an adventure for someone now aged 95-going-on-96. Princess Royal joins Wednesday, if all goes well.

The Non Profit Times carries this appreciation of Pamela, quoting Sally Osberg and I. I met Pamela, Sally, Jed Emerson and Will Rosenzweig for the first time at the same Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship event held in the World Economic Forum HQ outside Geneva back in 2001. A milestone moment, in so many ways.