Background
Critchlow, Ron H. was born on October 27, 1930.
Critchlow, Ron H. was born on October 27, 1930.
Higher national certified in automotive engineering, Country Technology College, 1946—1952.
Automotive apprentice Armstrong Siddely Motors Ltd., Coventry, 1946—1951, development engineer, 1952. With I/C Motor Transport, 1952—1955. Technical assistant Aston Martin Ltd., 1955—1958.
Development engineer brake division Dunlop Ltd., 1958—1961. Technical manager Raybestos Ltd., 1961—1968. Technical sales director Ferodo S.P.A., 1968—1971.
Managing director Sun Electric S.P.A., Italy, 1971—1974. Commercial director Clevite Bearings, Italy, 1974—1977. Marketing director Wilmot Breedon Ltd.
United Kingdom, 1977—1980. Director sales and service G.K.N. Laycock Engineering Ltd., 1980—1985, Tecalemit Garage Equipment, Ltd., 1985—1995. Director export sales Bradbury and Crypton Garage Equipment, Ltd., 1995—1998.
Managing director Ravaglioli S.P.A., Italy, 1998—2003. Retired, 2004
Member council Summit Society Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 1994. President United Kingdom Garage Equipment Association, 1994, European Garage Equipment Association, 1994—1995.
Consultant Devon S.P.A., 1995—1998, Fumex, France, 2001—2003. Non-executive director Brover Group, 2000—2002. Lecturer postgraduate marketing and head young persons business development unit West Midlands, 1985—1986.
Fellow: Institute.Motor Industry, Institute Directors United Kingdom and South Africa. Member: Society Automotive Engineers.