Background
Simkins, John Anthony Benjamin was born on December 12, 1944 in Bombay. Son of Robert Benjamin and Evaline (Burr) Simkins.
Simkins, John Anthony Benjamin was born on December 12, 1944 in Bombay. Son of Robert Benjamin and Evaline (Burr) Simkins.
Master mariner, Southampton U., 1971.
Navigating officer, British India Steam Navigation Ltd., London, 1962-1970; hovercraft commander, International Hoversvcs. Ltd., Southampton, 1970-1972; ships captain, Ocean Inchcape Ltd, London, 1972-1974; operations manager, Ocean Inchcape Ltd, Dundee, 1974-1980; group general manager, O.I.L. (Asia) Ltd., Singapore, 1980-1984; general manager, Mansal Ltd., Doha-Qatar, 1984-1986; consultant, Aldershot, 1986-1987; chairman, chief executive, British Telecom (Marine) Ltd., Southampton, since 1987. Presenter papers in field.
Member Institute Dirs.
Married Linda Kay Brown, September 30, 1972. Children: Mark Robert Benjamin, Katherine Kay, Tristan John, Beth Georgina, Phillippa Claire.