Background
BECKETT, John was born on June 22, 1929. Son of late H. N. Beckett and C. L. Beckett (nee Allsop). Loving husband of Joan BECKETT, Father of 5 girls, Grandpa to 13 Grandchildren (would have been Great-Grandfather to 12).
BECKETT, John was born on June 22, 1929. Son of late H. N. Beckett and C. L. Beckett (nee Allsop). Loving husband of Joan BECKETT, Father of 5 girls, Grandpa to 13 Grandchildren (would have been Great-Grandfather to 12).
School: Wolverhampton Grammar School.
University: University of Oxford (Magdalen College).
Director 1963-1982, (non executive 1975-1982); Chief Executive British Sugar Corporation Limited. 1975-1982; Chairman British Sugar Bureau 1978-1981.
Chairman United Kingdom Sugar Industries Association 1978-1981.
Chairman Woolworth Holdings Public Limited Company 1982-1986. Chairman British Slag Federation 1967-1969.
Chairman Asphalt and Coated Macadam Association 1971-1973. Director Johnson Matthey 1985-1986.
Chairman 1977-1980; Honorary Fellow" Institute of Quarrying.
Transport and Road Research Advisory Committee 1972-1980.
A firm handshake, a deep voice, an active man and a loving grandfather.
Married Joan Mary Rogerson in 1955.