Arthur Norman (businessman)
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Arthur Norman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 February 1917 |
| Died | 30 September 2011 (aged 94) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Air Force |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
Sir Arthur Gordon Norman CBE DFC (18 February 1917 – 30 September 2011) was a leading British industrialist, President of the CBI and Chairman of the UK Centre for Economic and Environmental Development.
Biography
[edit]Arthur Gordon Norman was born on 18 February 1917 at North Petherton.[1]
Arthur Norman was educated at Blundell's School and served with the RAF during WW II, reaching the rank of Wing Commander.[2]
In 1943 Norman was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions on 18 September 1943 during Operation 'Elaborate' (the ferrying of Horsa gliders from Portreath to Rabat-Salé in Morocco).[3]
Norman joined De La Rue in 1934 and became managing director in 1953 and chairman from 1964 to 1987. His other appointments included:
- Director and chairman of the World Wildlife Fund[4]
- Director of the British Airways Board
- Chairman of Sun Life Insurance
- Director of S.K.F. (UK) Ltd
- Chairman of Tilling Group
- Trustee and chairperson of the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation, Europe Chapter
Arthur Norman was knighted in 1969.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Norman had two daughters and three sons, one of whom is the novelist Roger Norman.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sir Arthur Norman". The Daily Telegraph. 24 October 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ Rubinstein, William D.; Jolles, Michael A.; Rubinstein, Hilary L. (2011), Rubinstein, William D.; Jolles, Michael A.; Rubinstein, Hilary L. (eds.), "S", The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History, London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, pp. 839–975, doi:10.1057/9780230304666_19.pdf, ISBN 978-0-230-30466-6, retrieved 16 February 2024
- ^ "295 Squadron - Halifax DG396/QQ - Operation Elaborate - 18 September 1943". raf38group.org. 2003. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ a b c Marren, Peter (14 October 2011). "Sir Arthur Norman: Industrialist who helped lead the environmental movement". The Independent. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
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