Background

Taylor was born on October 17, 1935 in Coventry, United States; the son of Thomas Taylor and Winifred (Smith) Taylor.

Education

Taylor attended the University of Wales and London Business School.

Career

Taylor began his career as a director at Glaxo Australia in 1972-1984. Twelve years later he was appointed a director at Glaxo Holdings PLC and manager director at Glaxo Pharmaceuticals in United Kingdom.

Then in 1986, Bernard became a chief executive at the same company and held it for three years. Since 1990 he has been a chairman at Medeva PLC.

Membership

• CBI Europe Committee

  1987 - 1989

• British Overseas Trade Board

  1987

Connections

Bernard Taylor married Nadine B. Taylor in 1959.

Father:

Thomas Taylor

Mother:

Winifred (Smith) Taylor

Spouse:

Nadine B. Taylor