Educated at Stockport School, University of Liverpool and attended Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. Has a degree in Genetics and a Masters in Business and Administration. He has been involved in local politics since 2003 when he was elected onto Lichfield District Council. He has held two Cabinet appointments within this District role. Alan joined Staffordshire County Council in 2009 as Chairman of the Corporate Review Committee and in 2013 became Cabinet Member for Health Care and Wellbeing. Alan became Deputy Leader in August 2017 and Leader in July 2020. Alan White runs two businesses; Technology Consultant and CEO of Malvern Hills Science Park. He is married to Jenny and has at least four children.