Background
Owens, John Robin was born on May 26, 1939 in Shillong, India. Son of Theobold David Cogswell and Irene Hamilton (Franklyn) Owens.
Owens, John Robin was born on May 26, 1939 in Shillong, India. Son of Theobold David Cogswell and Irene Hamilton (Franklyn) Owens.
Degree in mechanical science, Emmanuel College, Cambridge, England, 1963.
Auditor, Price Waterhouse, London, 1968-1972; manager, Midland Bank, London, 1972-1978; director, Midland Montagu Leasing, London, 1978-1980; director, Forward Trust Group, London, 1980-1984; director, General American Transportation Corporation Leasing, London, 1984-1985; managing director, Park place Finance, Epsom, England, 1985-1986; managing director, Medens Trust, Crawley, England, 1986-1989; director, Brown Shipley, London, 1989-1995; chairman, Will Hire, Newmarket, England, 1991-1995; chief executive, Building Center Group, since 1996.
Captain British Army, 1958-1968. Member Oxford and Cambridge University Club, Royal Engineers Yacht Club, Medway Yacht Club.
Married Margaret Ann Overton, December 21, 1963 (deceased February 1998). Children: Nicholas, Philippa.