Background
David John was born on June 26, 1935, in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. Son of Sydney Edward and Amelia Pentin.
David John was born on June 26, 1935, in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. Son of Sydney Edward and Amelia Pentin.
Bachelor of Laws, London University, 1963.
Articled clerk, Pentin Neame & Company, Canterbury, England, 1953-1959;
partner, Pentin Neame & Company, Canterbury, England, 1961-1985;
senior partner, Pentins, Canterbury, 1985-1996.
City councilor Canterbury City Council, 1983-1999, chairman finance committee, 1985-1990, deputy leader of the council, 1987-1990, leader of the council, 1990-1991, lord mayor, 1995-1996. honorary alderman 2017-present. treasurer Canterbury Festival, 1997-2006, vice chairman, 2006-2007, chairman 2007-2011. With Royal Air Force, 1959-1961. Fellow Institute Chartered Accountants England and Wales. member of Canterbury Forest of Blean Rotary Club (Founder president 1977),. Paul Harris (Sapphire) Award 2017.
Married Alicia Henrietta Rodney, June 11, 1960. Children: Caroline Louise, John Mark, Richard Harley, Edward Michael.