Barry Kenneth Watson

Background

Watson, Barry Kenneth was born on August 8, 1944 in Chelmsford, Essex, England. Son of Arthur Kenneth and Mabel Watson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wales, 1968.

Career

Research engineer, Marconi Research laboratories, Great Baddow, United Kingdom, 1969-1977; R & D manager, European Research Area Technology, Leatherhead, United Kingdom, 1977-1991; vice president marketing (Europe), Vertex Communications, Haslemere, United Kingdom, 1991-1995; vice president engineering and technical, Vertex Communications, Kilgore, Texas, since 1995; managing director, Vertex International, since 1993.

Achievements

• Barry Kenneth Watson has been listed as a noteworthy engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical Engineers London (innovation prize 1987).

Interests

• Avocations: hill walking, cycle racing, classic car restoration, sports.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann Fulford, December 27, 1965. Children: Harvey, Rhian.

Father:

Arthur Kenneth Watson

Mother:

Mabel Watson

Spouse:

Patricia Ann Fulford

child:

Harvey Watson

child:

Rhian Watson