Background
Angus, Sir Michael Richardson was born on May 5, 1930 in Ashford, England. Son of William R. Angus and Doris Margaret Breach.
Angus, Sir Michael Richardson was born on May 5, 1930 in Ashford, England. Son of William R. Angus and Doris Margaret Breach.
Graduate, Bristol University, England, 1951. Doctor of Science (honorary), Bristol University, 1990. Doctor of Science (honorary), Buckingham University, 1994.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Nottingham University, 1996. Fellowship (honorary), Bristol University, 1998.
Joined Unilever PLC, 1954, sales director Lever Brothers United Kingdom, 1967-1970, Co-ordinator toilet preparation products, 1970-1976, Co-ordinator chemicals, 1976-1980, regional director North America, 1979-1984. Chairman, chief executive officer Unilever United States, Incorporated, New York York City, 1980-1984. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Lever Brothers Company, 1980-1984.
Vice chair Unilever PLC, London, 1984-1986, chairman, 1986-1992, Whitbread PLC, London, 1992-2000, The Boots Company PLC, 1994-1998, deputy chairman, 1998-2000. Deputy chairman British Airways, 1989-2000. Chairman Royal Agricultural College, Circencester, 1992-2006, Internatl.
Counsellor Emeritus, Conference Board, Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, since 1997, Commander of Order of Oranje Nassau, 1992.
Board governors Ashridge Management College, 1974-2002, chairman governors, 1991-2002. Chairman trustees Leverhulme Trust. Served with Royal Air Force, 1951-1954.
Member Netherlands-British Chamber of Commerce (joint chair 1984-1989).
Married Isabel Elliott, 1952. 3 children.
