Background
Mitchell, William Edward Alexander was born on August 23, 1929 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of Edward Irving and Barbara Lockie (Anderson) Mitchell.
Mitchell, William Edward Alexander was born on August 23, 1929 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of Edward Irving and Barbara Lockie (Anderson) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors, Edinburgh University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy in Carbohydrate Chemistry, Edinburgh University, 1953.
Development manager, Atomic Energy Authority, Sellafield, England, 1953-1955; Research and Development department, ICI, Billingham, England, 1955-1959; production development Olefine Works, ICI, Wilton, England, 1959-1964; project manager technical department, ICI, Billingham, 1964-1972; group manager hydrocarbons/oil/bulk chemicals, ICI, Billingham, 1973-1984; research & technical manager petrochemicals, ICI, Wilton, 1984-1990; consultant, since 1991. Consultant numerous United States and European companies, since 1990.
Member Royal Society Chemistry (C.Chem/MRSC awards 1951), Wilton Castle Club, Norton Hall Club, Synthonia Badminton Club, Synthonia Golf Club.
Married Margaret Longstaff, November 17, 1956. Children: Kathryn Anne, Graham Irving.