Background
Cottingham, Barrie was born on October 5, 1933 in Sheffied, England. Son of John and Eleanor (Price) Cottingham.
Cottingham, Barrie was born on October 5, 1933 in Sheffied, England. Son of John and Eleanor (Price) Cottingham.
Student in public schools, Sheffied.
Articled student, Carnall Slater, Sheffield, 1950-1955; audit manager, Coopers & Lybrand, Mombasa, Kenya, 1958-1961; audit manager, Coopers & Lybrand, England, 1961-1995; partner admitted, Coopers & Lybrand, Sheffield executive partner United Kingdom regional practice, Coopers & Lybrand, 1986-1993; chairman, SIG plc, since 1993; non executive director, SIG plc, 1996; non executive director, Cattles plc, since 1996; non executive director, Vibroplant pls. Honorary auditor Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield, 1974-1991.
V.P. Boys Clubs of South Yorks and Hallamshire, South Yorkshire, 1974-1984. Flying officer Royal Air Force, 1955-1957. Fellow Institute Chartered Accountants England and Wales.
Associate Institute Taxation. Member District Society Chartered Accountants (president 1973-1974), Sheffield Club, Navy and Military Club.
Married Kathleen Morton, October 5, 1957. Children: Michelle Jayne, Nigel David.