Background
Runchman, David John was born on April 10, 1940 in London. Son of Leonard William and Ethel Dorothy (Dickman) Runchman.
consultant engineering company executive
Runchman, David John was born on April 10, 1940 in London. Son of Leonard William and Ethel Dorothy (Dickman) Runchman.
Degree in mechanical engineering, Southwest Essex Technology School, 1963.
Apprentice, Kelvin Hughes Ltd., Essex, England, 1956-1963; draughtsman, Kelvin Hughes Ltd., Essex, England, 1963-1964; development engineer, Ford Motor Company, Essex, 1964-1968; senior mechanic engineer, Crossfield Electronics, London, 1968-1969; managing director, Mechtric Engineering Ltd., Essex, since 1969; consultant, Mechtric Technology, Essex, since 1978.
Fellow Institute Mechanical Engineers (area chairman 1995-1999, regional chairman since 1999). Member Institute of Directors (section chairman 1992-1995).
Married Margaret McGreggor, April 4, 1964 (divorced 1981). Married Linda Caroline Reason, August 5, 1996.