Background
Power, Benjamin John was born on April 26, 1942 in Dublin. Son of Robert and Maureen Power.
Power, Benjamin John was born on April 26, 1942 in Dublin. Son of Robert and Maureen Power.
Graduate commerce, City of London College, England, 1966.
Accounts manager, B.W. Credit Corporation Ltd., London, 1960-1965; finance controller, Tyzack & Partners Ltd., London, 1965-1967; company secretary, De Beers/Anglo American Corporation Ltd., Shannon, Ireland, 1967-1971; director, W & R Jacob PLC, Dublin, 1971-1991; director, Greencore PLC, Dublin, since 1992. Director Albany Office Supplies Ltd., Dublin.
Member committee Irish Governments Industrial Costs Group, Dublin, 1984. Fellow Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (world president 1987), Institute of Directors (chairman since 1992). Member Society of Commercial Accountants (associate), European Economic Community Association for Biscuit, Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery Industries (president Paris 1982), Food Industries Association (head Irish delegate Brussels conference 1981).
Clubs: Stephens Green, Fitzwilliam (Dublin).
Married Aida Merville Lawler, October 1, 1963. Children: Eleanor, Garrett.