Norman Brian Brian Smith

Background

Smith, Norman Brian was born on September 10, 1928 in Monton, England. Son of Vincent and Louise Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Manchester University, 1951. Master of Science, Manchester University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Manchester University, 1954.

Career

With ICI, Harrogate, 1954-1985. Textile development director ICI Fibres, 1969-1972, deputy chairman, 1972-1975, chairman, 1975-1978. Director ICI PLC, 1978-1985.

Chairman ICI American Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1981-1983, England, 1983-1985. Director CIL Incorporated, 1981-1985. Chairman, president Imperial Chemical Industries Canada, 1981-1985.

Deputy chairman Metal Box plc, Reading, England, 1985-1986, chairman England, 1986-1989, also board director England. Chairman North America Advisory Group, London, 1983-1987. Member British Overseas Trade Board, London, 1980-1981, 83-87.

Non. executive director Lister & Company, London, since 1985, chairman, since 1991. Non. executive director Davy Corporation, London, 1986-1991, Yorkshire Chemicals PLC, Leeds, 1990-1991, Cable and Wireless PLC, London, Berisford International PLC, London. Non-executive chairman Bachelor of Applied Arts PLC, since 1991.

Membership

Director Oxford (England) Diocesan Board Finance, since 1990. Fellow Textile Institute. Member British Textile confederation (president 1977-1979).

Interests

• Cricket, sailing, tennis, gardening.

Connections

Married Phyllis Crossley, April 2, 1955. Children: David, Jane.

Father:

Vincent Smith

Mother:

Louise Smith

Spouse:

Phyllis Crossley

child:

David Smith

child:

Jane Smith