Background
HARRIS, Richard was born on April 15, 1919 in Epsom, Surrey. Son of Douglas Harris and Rose Emmiline Mary Travis.
HARRIS, Richard was born on April 15, 1919 in Epsom, Surrey. Son of Douglas Harris and Rose Emmiline Mary Travis.
Charterhouse, Royal Marine Artillery Woolwich.
Served World World War II 1939-1945. Twice mentioned in despatches. Lieutenant-Colonel G.S.O.I. Sigs.
British Army of the Rhine 1946.
Sudan Defence Force 1947-1950. Retd, with rank of Lieutenant-Colonel 1950. Management Trainee Rediffusion 1950.
Manager Director Rediffusion (Nigeria) Limited.
1951-1954; Deputy General Manager Associated Rediffusion December 1954-1957. Manager Director Coates & Company (Plymouth) Limited.
1957-1963. Manager Director Dollond & Aitchison Limited.
70; Chair, and Chief Executive Dollond & Aitchison Group Limited. 1970-1978; Director Gallaher Limited.
1970-1987, Deputy Chairman 1978-1984. Director Burton Group Public Limited Company since 1984.
Founder Chairman Devon & Cornwall Branch Institute of Directors.
Chairman 1982-1985, Vice-President 1985-1989.
Council Institute of Directors 1975-1989. Of Policy and Executive Committee Institute of Directors 1976-1988. Council Birmingham University since 1978.
Married 1st June Constance Rundle in 1941. Married 2nd Margaret Sophia Nye (nee Aron) in 1953.