Background
Street, Brian Frederick was born on June 2, 1927 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Son of Frederick and Ellen (Hollis) Street.
Street, Brian Frederick was born on June 2, 1927 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Son of Frederick and Ellen (Hollis) Street.
Bachelor of Science with honors, U. Birmingham, 1948; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1976; Doctor (honorary), University Surrey, 1988.
With Research and Development/technical management, Shell Group, Europe, S.E. Asia, United States, 1948-1971;
director, Bachelor of Civil Law Group, Bridgwater, United Kingdom, 1972-1975;
chief executive, Bachelor of Civil Law Plastics Division, Bridgwater, 1972-1975;
managing director, Air Products Plc, Hersham, 1975-1980;
chairman, Air Products Plc, Hersham, 1981-1992;
director, Stearns Catalytic International, London, 1983-1986;
chairman, Nursing and Midwifery Council Management Cons., London, 1989-1994. Chairman U. Surrey Council, Guildford, United Kingdom, since 1991. Honorary professor of University Surrey, since 1985.
Visiting professor U. Bath, since 1988.
Chairman National Economics Development Council Special Organics Sector Group, London, 1990-1992. Member China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations Council, London, 1983-1993. Fellow Institution of Chemical Engineers (president 1983-1984), Royal Academy Engineering (vice president 1991-1992, senior vice president since 1992), Royal Society Arts, British Institute Management, European Industrial Research Management Association (governing board 1988-1992), European Federation Chemical Engineering (executive chair since 1992).
Married Margaret Patricia Carleton, April 23, 1951. Children: Teresa, Veronica, Amanda, Rebecca, Nicholas (deceased), Francesca.