Derek BIRKIN

Background

BIRKIN, Derek was born on September 30, 1929 in S. Elmsall, Yorkshire. Son of Noah and Rebecca (née Stranks) Birkin.

Education

Hemsworth Grammar School.

Career

Director Velmar Limited. 1966-1967, Naim Williamson Limited. 1967-1970; Manager Director Tunnel Holdings Limited. 1971-1975, Chair, and Manager Director 1975-1983.

Director Rio.Tinto-Zinc Corporation since 1982, Deputy Chief Executive 1983-1985, Chief Executive, and Deputy Chairman 1985-1991, Chairman since 1991.

Director Smiths Industries Limited. 1977-1984, British Gas Corporation 1982-1985, George Wimpey Public Limited Company since 1984.

Director CRA Limited. (Australia) since 1985.

Director Rio Algom Limited. (Canada) since 1985; Director The Merchants Trust Public Limited Company since 1986.

Director British Steel Corporation since 1986. Director Barclays Bank Public Limited Company and Barclays Public Limited Company since 1990.

Trustee Royal Opera House.

Membership

Council, Industrial Society since 1986, United Kingdom Top Salaries Review Body 1986-1989.

Interests

• Opera, rugby, cricket.

Connections

Married Sadie Smith in 1952.