Background

Archer, Richard James Goodwin was born on February 3, 1939 in Surbiton, Surrey, England. Son of Ronald Alfred and Mary (Goodwin) Archer.

Education

Bachelor, University College, London, 1961. Master of Arts, Imperial College, London, 1962. Program for Management Development, Harvard University, 1978.

Career

Division manager, Lex Svc. Group, England, 1972-1974; senior division manager, Lex Hotels Inc., 1974-1976; senior vice president, Lex Hotels Inc., 1976-1978; president, Lex Hotels Inc., 1978-1980; managing director, Lex Vehicle Leasing, England, 1980-1981; managing director, Dun & Bradstreet United Kingdom Ltd., London, 1981-1982; regional manager, Dun & Bradstreet Europe, London, 1982-1984; executive vice president, Dun & Bradstreet International, Denham, England, 1984-1988; president, Dun & Bradstreet International, Denham, England, since 1988.

Achievements

• Richard James Goodwin Archer has been listed as a noteworthy business information services executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute Mechanical Engineers.

Interests

• Avocations: offshore ocean racing, skiing, competitive target shooting, travelling.

Connections

Married Josephine Susan Wilkes. Children: Paul, Tristan, Anna, Stuart.

Father:

Ronald Alfred Archer

Mother:

Mary (Goodwin) Archer

Spouse:

Josephine Susan Wilkes

child:

Stuart Archer

child:

Paul Archer

child:

Tristan Archer

child:

Anna Archer