James McAdam

Background

McAdam, James Son of John Robert and Helen (Cormack) McAdam.

Education

Graduate, Lenzie Academy.

Career

With, Coats, Ltd., 1945; various positions finance division, Coats, Ltd., Spain, Portugal, South America, India finance director, Coats Chile, 1962-1966; finance director, Coats India, 1966-1970; finance director, Coats Patons, United Kingdom, 1970-1975; Chief Executive Officer, Coats Patons, Plc., United Kingdom, 1985-1986; also board directors, Coats Patons, Plc., United Kingdom chief operating officer, Coats Viyella, Plc., United Kingdom, 1986-1991; also deputy Chairman, Board Of Directors, Coats Viyella, Plc. Chief Executive Officer, Signet Group, Plc., London, since 1992; also Chairman, Board Of Directors, Signet Group, Plc., London. Non-executive chairman Bisley Office Equipment Limited company. Member Executive Committee Scottish Council Development and Industry.

Achievements

• James McAdam has been listed as a noteworthy Textile executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman board directors British Clothing Industry Association, since 1991, British Knitting and Clothing confederation, since 1991, British Apparel and Textile confederation, 1992. Fellow Arts Institute Management. Member Royal Automobile Club, Farmers Club.

Connections

Married Maisie Una Holmes, 1955. 2 children.

Father:

John Robert McAdam

Mother:

Helen (Cormack) McAdam

Spouse:

Maisie Una Holmes