Robert Leonard Sykes

Background

Sykes, Robert Leonard was born on July 29, 1929 in Heckmondwike, England. Son of Henry Norman and Clare Louise (Hooper) Sykes.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Leeds, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Leeds, 1952.

Career

Chemist, British Colonial Svc., Muguga, Kenya, 1952-1954; principal research officer, Leather Industries Research Institute, Grahamstown, South Africa, 1954-1960; head science department, National Leathersellers' College, London, 1960-1965; director, British Leather Manufacturers Research Association, Egham & Northampton, England, 1965-1984; chief executive, British Leather confederation, Northampton, 1984-1992; retired, 1992.

Achievements

• Robert Leonard Sykes has been listed as a noteworthy organization executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Chemistry, Society Leather Technologies & Chemists (county 1962-1964, chairman, grade committee, professor since 1993), International Union Leather Technologies and Chemists Socs. (president 1984-1987). Member Rotary (president Northampton West club 1993-1994).

Connections

Married Dorothy Heylin Siddle, December 1952 (deceased February 1961). 1 child, Mark Leonard. Married Joan Chadwick, August 5, 1966.

1 child, Robert John.

Father:

Henry Norman Sykes

Mother:

Clare Louise (Hooper) Sykes

Spouse:

Joan Chadwick

Spouse:

Dorothy Heylin Siddle

child:

Mark Leonard Sykes

child:

Robert John Sykes