Background
Shirley, Steve was born on September 16, 1933 in Dortmund, Germany. Son of Arnold Buchthal and Grete (Schick) Brook. arrived in England, 1939.
Shirley, Steve was born on September 16, 1933 in Dortmund, Germany. Son of Arnold Buchthal and Grete (Schick) Brook. arrived in England, 1939.
Bachelor of Science, London U., 1956; C.Eng., Engineering Council, London, 1990; Doctor of Science (honorary), Buckingham (England) University, 1991; Doctor of Science (honorary), Aston U., 1993; Doctor of Technology (honorary), Loughborough (England) University, 1991; honorary doctorate, U. Montford, 1993.
Science officer, Post Office Research Station, Dollis Hill, England, 1951-1959; systems engineer subsidiary, International Computers Limited, England, 1959-1962; founder, director, life president, F.I. Group PLC, England, since 1962. Board directors United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Tandem Computers Inc.
Trustee Help the Aged, England, 1987-1990. Patron Disablement Income Group, England, since 1989. Member Buckingham University Council, since 1992.
Founder Kingwood Trust, since 1993. Chair Women Influence, since 1993. Fellow British Computer Society (president 1989-1990), Worshipful Company Information Technologists (master since 1992), Industrial Society (council 1984-1990), National Council Vocational Qualifications (council 1985-1989), City & Guilds Institute (honorary).
Married Derek Millington Shirley, November 14, 1959. 1 child, Giles Millington, May 9, 1963.