Background
Bethell, John was born on April 30, 1939 in Nuneaton, Warwicksh., England. Arrived in France, 1997. Son of William Arthur and Elizabeth Marshall (Green) Bethell.
Bethell, John was born on April 30, 1939 in Nuneaton, Warwicksh., England. Arrived in France, 1997. Son of William Arthur and Elizabeth Marshall (Green) Bethell.
Bachelor of Science in Geology with honours, Glasgow (Scotland) University, 1962.
Geologist Government of Sierra Leone, 1962-1964. Marketing assistant Texco, 1964-1968. District manager Texaco Africa Ltd., Sierra Leone, 1968-1972.
Managing director Argus of Ayr Ltd., Scotland, 1972-1982. Chief executive Scottish Seed Potato Development Council, 1982-1997. Chairman Delco Rus Ltd., Céret, France, from 1995.
Chairman Argoventure Ltd., Scotland, 1973-1985. Secretary Southeast Growers Ltd., Scotland, 1989-1994, Clantweed, Ukraine, since 1994.
Board directors International School, Freetown, Sierra Leone, 1968-1972. Chairman computer forum Scottish Conservative and Unionist Association, 1986-1990. Founder chairman River Tyne Trust, Scotland, 1990-1994.
Member Rotary (honorary Kiev, Ukraine, secretary Perpignan-Agly 1990-1900).
Married Gillian Stewart Robertson McCartney, August 22, 1964. Children: Kim, John Hugh, Julie Jean, Rebecca Anne.