John Francis Devaney

Background

Devaney, John Francis was born on June 25, 1946 in Blackburn, England. Son of George Devaney. came to the United States, 1976.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, U. Sheffield, England, 1968.

Career

Successively director quality, director manufacturing, director sales and business development Perkins Engines division, Varity Corporation, Peterborough, England, 1977-1982; managing director Perkins Engines division, Varity Corporation, Peterborough, England, 1983-1988; group vice president European Components, Varity Corporation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1988-1989; group vice president, board president, Kelsey-Hayes subsidiary Varity Corporation, Romulus, Michigan, 1989-1992; managing director, Eastern Electricity PLC, 1992-1993; chief executive, managing director, Eastern Group PLC (formerly Eastern Electricity PLC), 1993-1995; executive chairman, Eastern Group PLC (formerly Eastern Electricity PLC), since 1995. Director Midland Bank PLC, Penske Transportation, Inc., National Freight Corporation PLC.

Achievements

• John Francis Devaney has been listed as a noteworthy Automotive manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute Mech. Engineering; member Electricity Association (president 1994-1995).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, golf, tennis, scuba diving.

Connections

Married Miss Hargreaves, August 16, 1969. Children: Rosamond, Paul.

Father:

George Devaney Devaney

Spouse:

Miss Hargreaves

child:

Paul Devaney

child:

Rosamond Devaney