Background
Chapman, Charles S. was born on March 23, 1926 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles S. and Grace Louella (McClenaghan) Chapman.
Chapman, Charles S. was born on March 23, 1926 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles S. and Grace Louella (McClenaghan) Chapman.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Wayne State University, 1950. M. Automotive Engineering, Chrysler Institute Engineering, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1966.
Design engineer Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1950-1954. Chief engineer Borg Warner Corporation, 1954-1956. Assistant chief engineer Buick division General Motors Corporation, Flint, Michigan, 1956-1967, chief engineer Adam Opel division Federal Republic Germany, 1967-1975, managing director Holdens division Melbourne, Australia, since 1975, vice president Australia, since 1980.
Chairman, managing director Holden's Motor Company. Chairman Holden's Engine and Components Company.
Served to corporal United States Marine Corps, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Federal Chamber Automotive Industry (president 1976-1977), Business Round Table, Business Council Australia, Society Automotive Engineers (chairman transmition power train committee 1961-1963), Society Automotive Engineers Australia (life).
Married Mary Elizabeth Carleton, June 19, 1948. Children: Stephen, Sally, Joseph, William, Susan.