Lord Sheppard of Didgemer

Background

Didgemer, Lord Sheppard of was born on December 25, 1932 in London. Son of John Baggott and Lily (Palmer) S.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, London School of Economics, 1953. Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), International Management Centres, England, 1989.

Career

Various positions Ford of Britain/Ford of Europe, Great Britain and Germany, 1958-1968, Rootes/Chrysler, Great Britain, 1968-1971, British Leyland, Great Britain, 1971-1975, 87-96. Director Grand Metropolitan, PLC, London, 1975-1986, chairman, 1987-1996. Chairman UBM Group, 1981-1985, Mallinson-Denny Group, 1985-1987, McBride PLC, since 1993, Group Trust PLC, since 1994, Unipart Group, since 1996, Great Britain Railways, since 1996.

Board directors Rendel, director High-Point Rendel, since 1997.

Achievements

• Lord Sheppard of Didgemer has been listed as a noteworthy corporate executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman London First. Co-chair London Pride Partnership. Deputy chairman business in Community, England, since 1997.

Governor, chairman of foundation council deputy London School of Economics, since 1988. Chairman the Prince's Youth Business Trust, 1990-1994, Prince's Trust Council. Council member Animal Health Trust.

Board directors, chemical Centenary campaign Blue Cross. Vice chairman Brewers Society, since 1988. With Royal Army Pay Corps, 1955-1955.

Fellow Cost and Management Accountants, Chartered Institute Company Secretaries. Member Institute of Taxation (associate), British Institute Management (companion).

Interests

• Gardens, reading, red setter dogs, theatre/opera.

Connections

Married Peggy Damaris Jones, October 19, 1959 (divorced 1980). Married Mary Stewart, August 14, 1980.

Father:

John Baggott S.

Mother:

Lily (Palmer) S.

Spouse:

Mary Stewart

Spouse:

Peggy Damaris Jones