Background
RANK, Joseph was born on April 24, 1918 in Kingswood, Surrey. Son of the late Rowland Rank and of Margaret (nee McArthur).
RANK, Joseph was born on April 24, 1918 in Kingswood, Surrey. Son of the late Rowland Rank and of Margaret (nee McArthur).
Loretto School.
Joined Mark Mayhew Limited., Flour Millers 1936. Royal Air Force 1940-1946. Joint Manager Director Joseph Rank Limited.
1955-1965.
Deputy Chair, and Chief Executive Ranks Hovis McDougall Limited. 1965-1969, Chairman 81, President 1981-1988, Honorary President April since 1988. Chairman British Nutrition Foundation Limited.
1968-1969.
Chairman Millers Mutual Association since 1969. Director Royal Alexandra and Albert School since 1952, Chairman Governing Body 1975-1984. President National Association of British and Irish Millers 1957-1958, 1978.
First High Sheriff of East Sussex 1974-1975.
Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians 1978.
Married The Honourable Moira, daughter 3rd Baron Southborough.