Background
Stoke, Gordon Alexander was born on June 28, 1921 in London. Son of Stephen and Barbara (Jamieson) Stoke.
Stoke, Gordon Alexander was born on June 28, 1921 in London. Son of Stephen and Barbara (Jamieson) Stoke.
Graduated from high school, Essex, England.
Advanced through grades to lieutenant Royal Navy, 1939-1949. General manager Thompson & Norris Manufacturers, London, 1950-1955. Director Credit Insurance Association, 1955-1965.
Chief executive Portland Group Factors, 1965-1968. Group managing director Electrical and Industrial Securities, 1969-1970. Founder, director Preformations Group, 1970-1983.
Board directors Lewis Electric Group, Maidenhead, England, Gordhandas Sunderdas Managerial Services Ltd., Sarisbury, England, Tower Works Group, Cambridge, Vasayr, Ltd., Sarisbury, since 1983, Success through Partnership, Titchfield. Chairman, board directors Causeway Invoice Discounting Company, Manchester, Docker Foods, Southam, Keeling Lamont Group Ltd., Deltest Ltd.
Member American Management Association, Institute Export, Institute Credit Management (vice chairman 1967), British Institute Management.
Married Doreen Le Poidevin, November 16, 1944. Children: Christopher, Nigel, Jeremy.