Background
Downes, Nevin Edward was born on March 29, 1944 in Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales. Arrived in Italy, 1979. Son of William Arthur and Megan.
retail executive business development consultant
Downes, Nevin Edward was born on March 29, 1944 in Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales. Arrived in Italy, 1979. Son of William Arthur and Megan.
Diploma in accountancy, University Rhodesia.
Sub-accountant, Barclays Bank, Salisbury, Rhodesia, 1960-1970; internal auditor, Beverley Building Society, Salisbury, 1971-1973; branch manager, Incar Nigeria Ltd., Port Harcourt, Nigeria management accountant, Philips Group, Crawley, England, 1977-1978; finance contractor, Gruppo Polygonal Area Mapping Società per Azioni, Spinea, Italy, 1979-1992; business consultant, Padova, Italy, since 1992. Consultant B. Sgaravatti & Company, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 1978, British Telecom, Italy, 1993-1996, Welsh Development Agency, Italy, 1995-1996. Company secretary Polygonal Area Mapping (Europe) Ltd., London, 1982-1991.
Creator, project leader Autorama charity motor show, 1973, 74. President, founder Salisbury Lambretta Club, 1962-1964. Chairman Manicaland Motoring Club, Rhodesia, 1968.
Chairman board governors J. Facciolati Junior High School, Italy, 1991-1994. With Royal Rhodesian Air Force Reserve, 1961-1971. Fellow British Chamber of Commerce for Italy.
Member Junior Chamber of Commerce International (chapter vice president 1969, 70, chapter secretary 1971, 72, 73, Jaycee of Year, 1970), American Chamber of Commerce in Italy (associate), 5 Cerchi Gymnastic Club (director).
Married Ornella Ghiro, October 15, 1977. Children: Allison Francesca, Claudia Jennifer.