Background
Purkiss, Clive John was born on September 6, 1939 in Beckenham, Kent, England. Arrived in Ireland, 1985. Son of Charles and Dorothy (Barnard) Purkiss.
Purkiss, Clive John was born on September 6, 1939 in Beckenham, Kent, England. Arrived in Ireland, 1985. Son of Charles and Dorothy (Barnard) Purkiss.
Master of Arts, Oxford (England) University, 1961. Master of Science in Economics, London School of Economics, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Lancaster (England) University, 1974.
Civil engineer, Sir William Halcrow Partners, United Kingdom, 1961-1963; scientist, British Iron and Steel Research Association, United Kingdom, 1963-1968; senior consultant, International Sys. Research Ltd., United Kingdom, 1968-1970; director, Institute Manpower Studies, United Kingdom, 1970-1985; director, European Foundation Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Loughlinstown, Ireland, since 1985.
Chairman East Glendalough School, Ireland, since 1994. Fellow Institute Personnel Development. Member Manpower Society (vice president since 1992), Tavistock Institute (council member since 1990).
Married Gillian Valerie Henley, January 26, 1963. Children: Claire, Anna, Karen.