Background
Cooney, Michael Thomas was born on August 9, 1940 in Manchester, England. Son of George and Kathleen (Shea) Cooney.
Cooney, Michael Thomas was born on August 9, 1940 in Manchester, England. Son of George and Kathleen (Shea) Cooney.
From marketing coordinator Middle East to manager Scotland and Ireland, Ford Motor Company, Essex, England, 1963-1978; Chief Executive Officer, Northwold Motor Holdings, Darlington, England, 1978-1980; consultant, Lambert Cooney, Harrogate, England, since 1980; chairman, Knaresborough Toyota, since 1986; chairman, Optical Frame Importers & Manufacturers, since 1997. Chief Executive Officer SAFILO Group, Harrogate, since 1989. Board directors Eyecare Information Svc.
Chairman board directors National Children's Homes, Harrogate, since 1993. Chairman pastoral parish council, Knaresborough, England, since 1983. Fellow Institute Directors.
Member Chartered Institute Marketing.
Married Mary-Rose Hickey, June 6, 1972. Children: Georgina, Alexandra, Aidan.