Background
Wilkinson, Derek Ronald was born on July 27, 1948 in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England. Son of Ronald and Louise Clara Wilkinson.
Wilkinson, Derek Ronald was born on July 27, 1948 in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England. Son of Ronald and Louise Clara Wilkinson.
Diploma, West Bromich College Commerce & Technology, 1969. Diploma with honours, West Bromich College Commerce & Technology, 1970. Master, Birmingham University, England, 1972.
Metallurgical investigator Birmid-Qualcast Group, Birmingham, England, 1973—1974. Product development engineer Morgan Crucible Group, Stourport, England, 1974—1975. Engineer surveyor Flinders Cook Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand, 1975—1979.
Managing director Metallurgical & Industrial Consultant Ltd, since 1979, Ultrasound (New Zealand) Ltd, Wellington, since 1981.
Member of New Zealand Institute Welding, Institute Corroson, The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, Engineers.
Married Kaye Symons, October 13, 1979.