John Michael Pickard

Background

Pickard, John Michael was born on July 29, 1932. Son of John Stanley and Winifred Joan Pickard.

Career

Director finance British Printing Corporation, 1965-1968. Managing director Trusthouses Ltd., Trusthouse Forte Ltd., 1968-1971. Founder, chairman Happy Eater Ltd., 1972-1986.

Department chief exex. Sears plc, 1986-1988, chief executive, 1988-1992. Chairman Grattan plc, 1978-1984, Courage Ltd., Imperial Brewing and Leisure Ltd., 1981-1986, Freemans, 1988-1992.

Board directors Electra Investment Trust, The Pinnacle Clubs, Ltd., Bentalls, Racecourse Leisure Corporation, United Racecourses Holdings limited, Bullough.

Achievements

• John Michael Pickard has been listed as a noteworthy investment company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Council chairman Roedean School, 1980-1991. Chairman National House Building Council, since 1998, London First Center, since 1998, Servus Holdings Ltd., since 1997. Committee member The Automobile Association, since 1994.

Interests

• Cricket, tennis, golf.

Connections

Married Penelope Jane Catterall. 4 children.

Father:

John Stanley

Mother:

Winifred Joan Pickard

Spouse:

Penelope Jane Catterall