Lord Digby Jones was born over his parents' corner store within a stone’s throw of the Austin car factory in Birmingham, UK. In this shop he learned the rudiments of small business helping his parents. He has come a long way since, from serving as director general of the Confederation of British Industry to being knighted in 2005. Lord Jones has written two books: "Fixing Britain" and "Fixing Business," while commentating regularly on politics and business affairs all over the world.