Background
Ashcroft, Kenneth was born on March 22, 1935 in Preston, Lancashire, England. Son of James Martland and Mary Winifred (Walker) Ashcroft.
Ashcroft, Kenneth was born on March 22, 1935 in Preston, Lancashire, England. Son of James Martland and Mary Winifred (Walker) Ashcroft.
Finance accountant, Philips Elec., Blackburn, England, 1959-1961; assistant controller, Ford of Europe, Brentwood, Essex., England, 1961-1969; finance director, Ideal-Standard Ltd., Hull, England, 1969-1973; finance director, Comet Ltd., Hull, 1973-1975; finance director, Next plc (Hepworth), Leeds, England, 1975-1982; finance director, Dixon's Ltd., Edgeware, England, 1983-1985; finance/corporation director, Amstrad PLC, Brentwood, since 1985; non-executive director, Betacom plc, since 1992.
Council member Leeds Chamber of Commerce, 1975-1981. Fellow Institute Chartered Accts., Institute Cost & Management Accts.
Married Patricia Maria Hothersall, December 3, 1957. Children: Pamela Jill, Helen Jayne.