Background
McConnell, John MacFarlane was born on December 29, 1924. Son of John Maclean and Mollie Isobel (MacFarlane) C.
McConnell, John MacFarlane was born on December 29, 1924. Son of John Maclean and Mollie Isobel (MacFarlane) C.
Educated Stowe, Christ Church, Oxford University With Tanqueray, Gordon & Company Limited., London, 1946-1970, managing director, 1962-1970. Director Distillers Company p.l.c., London from 1965, president, since 1986. Chairman United Glass Holdings p.l.c., 1979-1983.
President, Royal Warrant Holders Association, 1975-1976.
Chairman United Glass Holdings p.l.
Member Gin Rectifiers and Distillers Association (chairman 1967-1970). Clubs: Royal and Ancient (Saint Andrews).
Married Jean Matheson Sutherland Mackay, 1949.