Sir Freddie Wood (1926-2003) - Who's Who

 

WOOD, Sir Frederick (Ambrose Stuart)
Knighted 1977

Born 30 May 1926; son of Alfred Phillip Wood, Goole, Yorkshire, and Patras, Greece, and Charlotte Wood (née Barnes), Goole, Yorkshire, and Athens, Greece; married 1947, J. R. (Su) King; two sons one daughter; died 9 March 2003

Hon. Life President, Croda International Ltd, since 1987 (Managing Director, 1953–85, Executive Chairman, 1960–85, non-executive Chairman, 1985–86)

Education
Felsted School, Essex; Clare College, Cambridge

Career
Served War, Sub-Lt (A) Observer, Fleet Air Arm, 1944–47. Trainee Manager, Croda Ltd, 1947–50; President, Croda Inc., NY, 1950–53. Chairman, National Bus Company, 1972–78. Mem., 1973–78, Chm., 1979–83, NRDC; Chairman: NEB, 1981–83; British Technology Gp, 1981–83. Member, Nationalised Industries Chairman’s Group, 1975–78. Chairman. British Section, Centre Européen d’Entreprise Publique, 1976–78. Hon. LLD Hull, 1983.

Address
Hearn Wood, The Mount, Headley, Hants GU35 8AG
(01428) 712134

 

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