John David Wilkins

Background

Wilkins, John David was born on April 14, 1945 in Sulhampstead, United Kingdom. Son of Herbert John and Ida Caroline (Robinson) Wilkins. arrived in South Africa, 1984.

Education

Student, Judd Grammar School, Ton Bridge, Kent.

Career

Assistant editor, Morgan Brothers Publication Ltd., London, 1962-1965; manager books, Gordon & Gotch Ltd., London, 1966-1978; sales, marketing director, Hamlyn Group Ltd., London, 1978-1984; sales, marketing director, sales director, Struik Publication Proprietary Ltd., Capetown, South Africa, 1984-1988; manager, Nasionale Boek Handel Proprietary Ltd., Capetown, South Africa, 1988-1990; managing director, Struik Publication Proprietary Ltd., Capetown, South Africa, 1990-1996; managing director, Kudu Books Proprietary Ltd., Cape Town, 1996-1997; managing director, Sunbird Public, Cape Town, since 1997.

Achievements

• John David Wilkins has been listed as a noteworthy publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Soccer, tennis, reading, movies, beach.

Connections

Married Anita Rosemary Baseby, (divorced October 1975). Children: Helen Louise, Lisa Marie, Tristan Richard. Married Louise Rosalind Wilkins, October 12, 2004.

Father:

Herbert John Wilkins

Mother:

Ida Caroline (Robinson) Wilkins

Spouse:

Anita Rosemary Baseby

Spouse:

Louise Rosalind Wilkins

child:

Lisa Marie Wilkins

child:

Tristan Richard Wilkins

child:

Helen Louise Wilkins