Background
Priestley, G. T. Eric was born on May 7, 1942 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Son of Thomas John McKee Priestley. came to the United States, 1990.
manufacturing company executive
Priestley, G. T. Eric was born on May 7, 1942 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Son of Thomas John McKee Priestley. came to the United States, 1990.
Bachelor of Science, Queens U., 1963; postgraduate Business School, Harvard University, 1989.
Sales trainee, Burroughs Machines Ltd., 1963-1964; dealer, sales development, Regent Oil Corporation, 1964-1966; operations manager, RMC (Ulster) Ltd., 1967-1970; distribution manager, Bass Charrington, Ireland, 1970-1971; director, general manager, Farrans Ltd., 1971-1980; director, Chief Executive Officer, Redland plc/British Fuels/Cawoods, 1980-1988; director, Bowater plc, London, 1988-1990; president, Chief Executive Officer, Rexam Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, 1990-1996; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Jefferson Smurfit Corporation, St. Louis, 1996-1997. Non-executive director Southwire Inc.
Board advisors U. North Carolina, Charlotte. Member Moortown Golf Club, Aloha Golf Club, Royal Ulster Yacht Club, Quail Hollow Country Club.
Married Carol Elizabeth Gingles Nelson, June 8, 1966. Children: Peter, Gaye, Simon.
