Background
Newton, Robert Michael was born on May 24, 1944 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Richard Eastwood and Nellie (Pearson) Newton.
Newton, Robert Michael was born on May 24, 1944 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Richard Eastwood and Nellie (Pearson) Newton.
ONC in Electrical Engineering, College of Technology, Huddersfield, 1963. Higher National Certificate, College of Technology, Oldham, 1968.
Apprentice student Brook Motors Ltd., Huddersfield, 1960—1965, development engineer, 1965—1967. Sales engineer Manchester, 1967—1973. Sales manager Manchester Armature Ltd., Oldham, 1973—1984.
Sales engineer British Brown Boveri Company, Coventry, since 1984.
Member Board School Governors, Kirklees, since 1982. Member of Institute Managers, Institute Sales and Marketing Managers.
Married Susan Hodgson, March 30, 1968. Children: Mathew Arthur, Richard David.