Background
Hawes, Alexander Dixon was born on July 30, 1938 in Beaufort West, Cape Province, South Africa. Son of Edwin Rhys and Marguerita (Van Breda) Hawes.
Hawes, Alexander Dixon was born on July 30, 1938 in Beaufort West, Cape Province, South Africa. Son of Edwin Rhys and Marguerita (Van Breda) Hawes.
Trainee executive Garlicks Stores, South Africa, 1956—1958. Field representative Kelly Tyre Company, Kroonstand, South Africa, 1958—1962. Commercial manager Products, Inc., Johannesburg, 1962—1965, marketing director, 1965—1970.
Chairman board & proprietor Quality Tyres, since 1970. Consultant & director Grundy-Teddington, London, 1980—1985. Chair editorial board Motor Industry, since 1979.
Member of Institute Motor Industry, National Retreaders and Tyre Delaers Association (chairman 1971-1984), South African Motor Industry Employers Association 1982-1985, Motor Industries Federation 1980-1981, Crown Mines Gold Club, Randpark Club (Radnburg).
Married Rowena Anne Philip, December 19, 1964. Children: Justin Alexander, Bronwyn Philipa.