Background
SCHOLEY, Robert was born on October 8, 1921 in Sheffield. Son of Harold and Eveline Scholey.
engineer and company executive
SCHOLEY, Robert was born on October 8, 1921 in Sheffield. Son of Harold and Eveline Scholey.
King Edward VII School, Sheffield University.
Joined United Steel Company 1947, holding various engineering and production posts within the organization until the nationalization of the steel industry. Director Rotherham Division, Midland Group (British Steel Corporation) 1968, Director Special Steels Division, Steelworks Group 1970, Manager Director Operations 1972, Manager Director Strip Mills Division 1972-1973, Chief Executive. Deputy Chair, and Chief Executive 1976-1986, Chairman since 1986.
President Eurofer 90.
Director Eurotunnel since 1987. Chairman Institute Iron and Steel Institute 1989.
NonExec. Director National Health Service Policy Board since 1989.
President Institute of Metals 1989. British Institute of Manager.
Of Board 1973-1976, Deputy Chair, and Chief.
Married Joan Methley in 1946.