Background
Johnston, Alastair John Carmichael was born on September 16, 1928 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of Harry Scott and Jean (Carmichael) Johnston.
Johnston, Alastair John Carmichael was born on September 16, 1928 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of Harry Scott and Jean (Carmichael) Johnston.
Bachelor of Science, U. St. Andrew's, Scotland, 1953.
Industrial engineering manager, North British Rubber Company, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1953-1959;
plant manager, Armstrong Cork Company, Gateshead, England, 1960-1970;
director, general manager, William Briggs & Sons Ltd., Dundee, 1970-1974;
managing director, Permanite Ltd., Waltham Abbey, 1974-1977;
managing director, Trident Equipment Ltd., Ware, England, 1977-1981;
managing director, The Gates Rubber Limited company, Dumfries, Scotland, 1982-1991. Board directors Duncan Honeyman Ltd., Stirling, Scotland. Board directors, deputy chairman Dumfries Enterprise Trust.
Board directors, chairman Holden and Fisher Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland.
Fellow Institute of Production Engineers, British Institute of Management.
Married Morag Elizabeth Campbell, September 7, 1953. Children: Malcolm, Scott.