John Muir Burgess

Background

Burgess, John Muir was born on January 18, 1937 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of Gregory Alexander and Mary Kenneth (Muir) Burgess. came to the United States, 1963.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Glasgow University, 1959. Master of Science, Cranfield University, 1961. Behavioural Science Institute, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1966.

Career

Engineer, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Aldermaston, 1959-1963; manager manufacturing engineering, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Wood Ridge, New Jersey, 1963-1965; director planning development, Gourdine Sys. Inc., Livingston, New Jersey, 1965-1967; principal, McKinsey & Company. New York City, 1967-1977; director logistics, manager marketing and manufacturing, General Foods Corporation, White Plains, New York, 1977-1983; president, Argyll Corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, since 1983.

Achievements

• John Muir Burgess has been listed as a noteworthy Management consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute Management Consultant, Innis Arden Golf Club, Riverside Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golfing, boating, tennis.

Connections

Married Barbara Jeffrey Reid, July 24, 1964. Children: Victoria Mary, Jennifer Helen.

Father:

Gregory Alexander Burgess

Mother:

Mary Kenneth (Muir) Burgess

Spouse:

Barbara Jeffrey Reid

child:

Victoria Mary Burgess

child:

Jennifer Helen Burgess