Background
Manson, W. Alastair L. was born on May 29, 1929 in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom. Came to the United States, 1978. Son of James Milne and Williamina (Hood) Manson.
Manson, W. Alastair L. was born on May 29, 1929 in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom. Came to the United States, 1978. Son of James Milne and Williamina (Hood) Manson.
Degree in Modern History (honorary), Oxford University. Bachelor, Merton College, Oxford University. Master of Arts, Merton College, Oxford University, 1957.
Postgraduate, Gibson & Weldon, Law Tutors, 1953.
Private practice at English bar, 1953-1955. Legal assistant British Petroleum Company Ltd., London, 1956, legal advisor, 1965-1971. Chief executive Iranian Oil Participants, 1971-1975.
Director BP Trading Ltd., 1975-1978. President BP North America, Incorporated, New York York City, since 1978. Director Standard Oil Corporation, Cleveland, since 1976, BP Resources Canada Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, since 1983, BP North America Inc. and subsidiary.
Served to Second lieutenant British Army, 1947-1949. Member of River (New York City). Marylebone Cricket (United Kingdom), Berkshire (United Kingdom), Rye and Littlestone Golf (United Kingdom).
Married Frances Elspeth Luise Waddington, May 16, 1961. Children: Lucy Elspeth, William Giles, Alice Jane.