Background
Blyth, Sir James was born on May 8, 1940. Son of Daniel B. and Jane (Power) Carlton.
Blyth, Sir James was born on May 8, 1940. Son of Daniel B. and Jane (Power) Carlton.
Master with honours, Glasgow University.
Staff Mobil Oil Corporation, 1963-1969. With General Foods Ltd., 1969-1971, Mars Ltd., 1971-1974. General manager Lucas Batteries Ltd., 1974-1977, Lucas Aerospace Ltd., 1977-1981.
Head defense sales Minister Defense, 1981-1985. Managing director Plessey Electronic Systems, 1985-1986, Plessey Corporation, 1986-1987. Chief Executive Officer Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, England, since 1987.
Non-executive director Imperial Group PLC, 1984-1986.
Member Worshipful Company Coachmakers Coach Harness Makers (liveryman), East India Club, Queen's Club.
Skiing, tennis, paintings, theater.
Married Pamela Anne Campbell Dison.