Background
Roberts, David William was born on April 20, 1941 in Manchester, England. Son of William Amos and Alice Anne (Kirk) Roberts.
Roberts, David William was born on April 20, 1941 in Manchester, England. Son of William Amos and Alice Anne (Kirk) Roberts.
Bachelor of Science, Manchester University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Manchester University, 1965.
Post doctoral researcher University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, England, 1965—1967. Lead scientist Unilever Research, Port Sunlight, England, 1967—2002, retired, 2002. Guest professor University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France, 1988—1992.
Honorary lecturer University Wales, Swansea, Wales, since 1996.
Secretary National Unilever's Managers Association, 1979—1980, chairman, 1980—1982. Fellow: Royal Society Chemistry. Member: American Oil Chemist's Society.
Married Irene Howarth, September 6, 1978. Children: Gillian Elizabeth, Susan Emily.