Background
Stopford, John Morton was born on September 16, 1939 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Son of Robert Wright and Winifred (Morton) Stopford.
(Analyzes the history and impact British and foreign multi...)
Analyzes the history and impact British and foreign multinationals have had on the economy and political structure of the United Kingdom. Integrates history with current analysis of investment flows and the effects they have on the economy. Raises the questions of why the British economy, in spite of low growth, deindustrialization and high unemployment, attracts international investment. Provides a readable overview of the phenomenon by integrating strategy, economics and politics.
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Stopford, John Morton was born on September 16, 1939 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Son of Robert Wright and Winifred (Morton) Stopford.
Bachelor, University of Oxford, 1961; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1962; Doctor of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1968.
Apprentice, skilled fitter, Baker Perkins Ltd., United Kingdom, 1957-1958;
engineer, Shell Chemicals (United Kingdom) Ltd., United Kingdom, 1962-1964;
acting managing director, Guyana Stockfeeds Ltd., Georgetown, 1965;
senior lecturer, Manchester (United Kingdom) Business School, 1968-1970;
visiting assistant professor business school, Harvard University, Boston, 1970-1971;
professor international business, London Business School, since 1971. Senior staff member United Nations Center on Transnat. Corps., New York City, 1977-1978.
Member CBIEurope Committee, 1985-1992, Burrett Review Committee, 1986. Advisory board InterMatrix Group S.A., Switzerland, since 1975. Board directors Webtec Ltd., Bracken Kelnerand Associations, 1974-1979.
Board advisors Vickers plc, 1987-1993. Chairman Center Business Responsibilities, 1976-1977. Chairman, The Learning Partnership, since 1996.
Deputy chairman, Strategic Partnership, London, since 1996.
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(Analyzes the history and impact British and foreign multi...)
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Fellow Royal Society Arts.
Married Sarah Jean Woodman, June 11, 1966. Children: Robert, Nicholas.