Business and finance

Sign in Modify your search

Narrow Your Choices

Collection

Type

Living

Sex

Life event

Date

Occupations

 1-20 of 238 Results  for:

  • Business and finance x
  • Writing and publishing x
Clear all

Article

Algeo, Sir Arthur, (1903–5 Nov. 1967), JP; Managing Director, Robert Holmes, Ltd, since 1933; Member, Ulster Transport Authority, since 1953 (Chairman, since 1963); Member, Electricity Board for Northern Ireland, since 1948; Member, Pigs Marketing Board, since 1958; Director, Northern Ireland Farmers’ Bacon Co., Ltd, since 1958 (Chairman since 1963)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

Kt 1966; CBE 1949

Born April 1903; s of Thomas Henry Algeo, Fortlea, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland; m 1947, Rosemary Ivy Shaw, d of Albert Palmer, Edgware, Middlesex; two ...

Article

Allen, Sir Frederick Charles, (19 June 1864–27 Sept. 1934)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

1st Bt cr 1933

Born 19 June 1864; s of Charles Noke Allen, York, and Hannah Parkinson; m 1902, Mary Harriet Corrie Nash (widow), d of late Rev. William Henry Parker, DD, LLD; one ...

Article

Anderson, Gerry, (14 April 1929–26 Dec. 2012), film producer, director, and writer; Managing Director, Anderson Entertainment Ltd, since 2001  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

MBE 2001

Born 14 April 1929; s of Joseph and Deborah Anderson; m 1st, 1952, Betty Wrightman; two d; 2nd, 1961, Sylvia Thamm; one s; 3rd, 1981, Mary Robins; one ...

Article

Anson, Malcolm Allinson, (23 April 1924–13 Aug. 1992), Chairman: Imperial Group Ltd, 1980–81; Wessex Water Authority, 1982–87  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

Born 23 April 1924; s of Sir Wilfrid Anson, MBE, MC, and Dinah Anson (née Bourne); m 1st, 1950, Alison Lothian (marr. diss. 1992), d of late Sir Arthur Lothian, KCIE, CSI; three ...

Article

Arbuthnot, Sir John (Sinclair-Wemyss), (11 Feb. 1912–13 June 1992)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

1st Bt cr 1964, of Kittybrewster, Aberdeen; MBE 1944; TD 1951

Born 11 Feb. 1912; s of late Major K. W. Arbuthnot, the Seaforth Highlanders; ...

Article

Archibald, James Montgomery, (3 April 1920–25 July 1983), JP; Chairman and Managing Director, James Archibald & Associates Ltd, since 1963; film producer, writer and director  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

MBE 1945

Born 3 April 1920; s of Brig. Gordon King Archibald, DSO, and Helen Archibald; m 1956, Sheila Elizabeth Maud Stafford; two s; died...

Article

Artus, Ronald Edward, (8 Oct. 1931–17 July 1999), non-executive Director: Electrocomponents plc, since 1990; GEC, since 1990; The Solicitors Indemnity Fund Ltd, since 1990; CLM Insurance Fund plc, since 1993; (independent) Member of Board, Securities and Futures Authority (formerly Securities Association Ltd), since 1990 (Deputy Chairman, since 1996)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

CBE 1991

Born 8 Oct. 1931; s of late Ernest and of Doris Artus; m 1st, 1956, Brenda M. Touche (marr. diss.); three sone ...

Article

Auchincloss, Louis Stanton, (27 Sept. 1917–26 Jan. 2010), author; Partner, Hawkins Delafield and Wood, NYC, 1957–86 (Associate, 1954–57)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

Born NY, 27 Sept. 1917; s of J. H. Auchincloss and P. Stanton; m 1957, Adèle Lawrence (d 1991); three s; died 26 Jan. 2010

author; Partner, Hawkins Delafield and Wood, NYC, ...

Article

Bagot, Theodosia, (Lady Bagot), (1865–21 Feb. 1940)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

Born 1865; 3rd d of Sir John Leslie, 1st Bt; m 1st, 1885, Lt-Col Josceline FitzRoy Bagot, MP (d 1913); one s three d; son was Sir Alan Desmond Bagot, 1st Bt (...

Article

Bainbridge, Dame Beryl, (21 Nov. 1934–2 July 2010), actress, writer  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

DBE 2000; FRSL

Born 21 Nov. 1934; d of Richard Bainbridge and Winifred Baines; m 1954, Austin Davies (marr. diss.); one s one d; and one d by Alan Sharp; ...

Article

Balfour of Inchrye, 2nd Baron, (Ian Balfour) (21 Dec. 1924–14 April 2013)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

Born 21 Dec. 1924; s of 1st Baron Balfour of Inchrye, PC, MC and Diana Blanche (d 1982), d of Sir Robert Grenville Harvey, 2nd Bt; ...

Article

Barker, Ronald Ernest, (22 Dec. 1920–22 May 1976), author; Joint Secretary The Publishers Association; Director: Book Development Council Ltd; Standard Book Numbering Agency Ltd; Publishers’ Information Cards Services Ltd; Vice-Chairman, British Copyright Council  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

OBE 1968

Born 22 Dec. 1920; s of Charles Jacob and Margaret Grace Barker; m 1941, Joyce Edith Wynne; one s one d (and one s decd); died 22 May 1976...

Article

Barry, Norman, (30 July 1916–19 Jan. 1984), Divisional Nursing Officer (Mental Illness), South District, Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Area Health Authority, 1975–77 retired (based at Banstead Hospital); Chairman, General Nursing Council, 1974–76  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

OBE 1978; SRN, RMN, RMPA

Born 30 July 1916; s of Edward and Annie Barry; m 1940, Winifred McGowan; two d; died 19 Jan. 1984

Divisional Nursing Officer (Mental Illness), South District, Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Area Health Authority, ...

Article

Barton, Sir Charles Newton, (5 July 1907–31 March 1987), Chairman: Port of Brisbane Authority, 1977–79; Queensland Local Government Grants Commission, 1977–79  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

Kt 1974; OBE; ED; BE; Hon. FIEAust; FAIM; FTS 1978

Born 5 July 1907; s of J. Barton, Maryborough, Qld; m 1935, Enid, d of W. Wetherell; ...

Article

Bauer, Baron, (Peter Thomas Bauer) (6 Nov. 1915–3 May 2002)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

DSc; FBA 1975

Born 6 Nov. 1915; unmarried; died 3 May 2002

Professor of Economics, University of London, at the London School of Economics, 1960–83...

Article

Becker, Prof. Gary Stanley, (2 Dec. 1930–3 May 2014), University Professor, Departments of Economics and Sociology, Chicago Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, since 1983  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

PhD

Born 2 Dec. 1930; s of Louis William Becker and Anna (née Siskind); m 1st, 1954, Doria Slote (d 1969); two d; 2nd, 1979, Guity Nashat; two step ...

Article

Bedford, 13th Duke of, (John Robert Russell) (24 May 1917–25 Oct. 2002)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

Born 24 May 1917; er s of 12th Duke and Louisa Crommelin Roberta (d 1960), y d of Robert Jowitt Whitwell; m 1st, ...

Article

Bennett, Albert Joseph, (9 April 1913–18 Sept. 1996), Secretary, National Health Service Staff Commission, 1972–75; Vice-Chairman, Paddington and North Kensington Health Authority, 1982–85  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

CBE 1966

Born 9 April 1913; er s of late Albert James Bennett and Alice Bennett, Stourbridge, Worcs; unmarried; died 18 Sept. 1996

Secretary, National Health Service Staff Commission, ...

Article

Black, Sheila (Psyche), (6 May 1920–2007), feature writer; Director, MAI plc (formerly Mills and Allen International), 1976–92  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

OBE 1986

Born 6 May 1920; d of Clement Johnston Black, CA, and Mildred Beryl Black; m 1st, 1939, Geoffrey Davien, sculptor (marr. diss. 1951...

Article

Blackburne, Gertrude Mary Ireland, (13 May 1861–28 Nov. 1951)  

Article

Publication History:

Published online:
01 December 2007

Born 13 May 1861; d of late John Ireland Blackburne, Chester, and Mary (née Buchanan); died 28 Nov. 1951

Chairman Writers’ Club, 1916–17 and 1930; Joint Hon. Sec. Women Writers’ Dinner, ...