Background
Large, John Barry was born on October 10, 1930 in Droitwich, England. Son of Thomas and Ada Large.
Large, John Barry was born on October 10, 1930 in Droitwich, England. Son of Thomas and Ada Large.
Bachelor of Science with honors, London U., 1952; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1954; postgraduate, Cornell Univercity, 1956-1958; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1963-1964.
Chief acoustics, The Boeing Company, Seattle, 1958-1969;
dean engineering, U. Southampton, England, 1969-1993;
Chief Executive Officer, U. Southhampton Holdings Ltd., since 1993. Chief Executive Officer Chilworth Center Ltd., Southampton, since 1984, Chilworth Manor Ltd., Southampton, since 1989. Technical advisor Baa, plc, London.
Chairman Civil Aeronautics Administration Commercial Aircraft, London, since 1970.
Director Hampshire Training an Enterprise Council, Farham, England, since 1992. Director Business Link Hampshire, since 1996. County member Southern Region confederation British Industries, London, since 1990.
County member S.M.E. Council confederation British Industries, since 1996. Fellow Royal Aero. Society, Institute Acoustics, Institute Dirs. Member Association Noise Cons.
(founder, president since 1970), Society Automotive Engineers, Acoustical Society American, Southampton Chamber of Commerce (president 1991-1993), Association British Chamber of Commerce (chairman Southern region since 1996).
Married Barbara Alicia Nelson, June 8, 1958. Children: Jeremy Thomas, Jonathan William.