Background
Orpen, Michael Gerald was born on December 2, 1939 in Capetown, South Africa. Son of Neil Newton Darcy and Margaret Dorothy (Josephs) Orpen.
Orpen, Michael Gerald was born on December 2, 1939 in Capetown, South Africa. Son of Neil Newton Darcy and Margaret Dorothy (Josephs) Orpen.
Bachelor in Communications, UCT, South Africa, 1960. P.R.E.P., University South Africa, 1970.
Commissioned South Africa Active Citizens Army, 1962, advanced through grades to major, 1967. Sales manager Working group Thompson Pry Ltd, Capetown, South Africa, 1970-1972. Manager Schus & Company, South Africa, 1973-1975.
Branch manager Murray & Stewart Homes, Belleville, South Africa, 1975-1977. Manager Syfrets Trust Real Estate, South Africa, 1977-1978. Managing director Hudlor Housing Ltd., South Africa, 1979-1982.
Executive chairman Sunter Solar Systems, Somerset West, South Africa, 1983-1995. Fruit and wine farmer, since 1996. Executive member Building Industry Federation South Africa, 1975-1980.
Foundation executive member National Association Homebuilders South Africa, 1978-1980. Associate South Africa Institute Building, 1980-1995. Trustee, executor several estate trusts.
Committee Roundtable, South Africa, 1976. Member of the Chamber of Commerce, Master Builders Association, Teerwaters Kloof Club, William Polk Sports Club.
Married Judy Bain Orpen, July 15, 1946. Children: Rosemary, Neil Michael, Iain Michael.