Background
Palmer, Ian Robert was born on February 15, 1940 in Pukekohe, New Zealand. Son of George Hartnell and Vida Mary (Barrett) Palmer.
Palmer, Ian Robert was born on February 15, 1940 in Pukekohe, New Zealand. Son of George Hartnell and Vida Mary (Barrett) Palmer.
Master of Science, University New Zealand, 1962.
Technical manager, International Computers Limited (New Zealand) Ltd., Wellington, 1965-1969; systems engineer, International Computers Limited, London, 1969-1970; systems manager, Singer Company Ltd., 1970-1972; senior consultant, Scicon Ltd., London, 1972-1975; senior vice president, Consolidated Analysis Centers, Inc Inc., London, 1976-1982; technical director, James Martin Associations PLC, London, 1982-1989; president, James Martin Associations, Inc., 1986-1988; chairman, James Martin Associations, Inc., 1989-1991; Chief Executive Officer, James Martin & Company International, London, 1991-1993; chairman international division, James Martin & Company International, London, since 1993. Board directors James Martin Holdings PLC, James Martin & Company, Japan, Korea, India, Latin American, The Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom, Telos Bioinformatik Holding AG. Vice hmn. Codasyl Data Description Language Committee, Atlanta, 1975-1978.
District leader New Zealand Scout Association, 1964-1969. Originator Information Engineering Techniques for Business Area Analysis and Development Coordination Function. Member Society for Information Management, Mensa (international general secretary 1973-1976).
Married Glenys Patricia Evans, June 24, 1978. 1 child, Carys Louise.