James Northing Leighton

Background

Leighton, James Northing was born on October 22, 1957 in Victoria, Hong Kong. Son of Basil Frank and Isabel Dora (Day) Leighton.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, Newcastle University, England, 1979. Master of Business Administration, Nantes (France) University, 1987.

Career

Supervisor Halliburton, Fahud, Oman, 1980-1984. Division manager Petrometalic, Cambrai, France, 1987-1994. Marketing director Drillflex, Rennes, France, since 1994.

Lecturer Lille (France) University, 1992-1994.

Achievements

• James Northing Leighton has been listed as a noteworthy Oil company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Petroleum Engineers, Exiles Club London.

Interests

• Avocations: paragliding, squash, swimming, bridge, gastronomy.

Connections

Father:

Basil Frank Leighton

Mother:

Isabel Dora (Day) Leighton