Background
BROWN, David was born in 1904. Son of Frank and Caroline Brown.
engineer and business executive
BROWN, David was born in 1904. Son of Frank and Caroline Brown.
Rossall School, private tuition, and Huddersfield Technology College.
Director 1929-1932, Manager Director 1932. Founder David Brown Tractors Ltd. 1935; Chairman David Brown Holdings 1951-1978.
Chairman Vosper Private Ltd., Singapore 1978-1986. Former Chairman Vosper Thomycroft. Director David Brown Gear Industries (Pty.) Ltd., South Africa.
David Brown Corporation Pty. Ltd., Australia, David Brown Inc., United States of America, David Brown Institute. Director David Brown Gear Industries Ltd.
Underwriting.
Lloyd’s; Board of Governors Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Council of Huddersfield Chamber of Commerce.
Married 1st Daisie M. Firth in 1926 (dissolved in 1955), one son one daughter. Married 2nd Marjorie Deans in 1955 (dissolved in 1980). Married 3rd Paula Benton Stone in 1980.