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Neil Carson

b. 1957

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About Neil Carson

Born 1957. Neil Carson is a British businessperson.

Neil Andrew Patrick Carson (born 15 April 1957) is a British businessman, who was the chief executive (CEO) of Johnson Matthey, a British multinational chemicals and precious metals company, from 2004 to 2014.

Early life Carson grew up in south London and attended Emanuel School. He has an engineering degree from Coventry University.

Career Carson joined Johnson Matthey in 1980, and was appointed to the board of in 2002, and promoted to CEO in 2004. Since 2010, Carson has been a non-executive director of AMEC plc.

Carson retired in 2014, and was succeeded as CEO of Johnson Matthey by Robert MacLeod.

Carson is a member of the advisory board for the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. Carson has also served as the chairman of UK government's sustainable consumption and production taskforce.

Honours and awards In 2010, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Anglia Ruskin University.

Carson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to the chemical industry.

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Important facts

Born
15 April 1957
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Businessperson
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Coventry University, Emanuel School
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Neil Andrew Patrick Carson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Neil Carson?

businessperson

When was Neil Carson born?

Neil Carson was born on 15 April 1957.

What is Neil Carson's occupation?

Neil Carson is a businessperson.

What nationality is Neil Carson?

Neil Carson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Neil Carson

· Wikidata: Q6988360

· DBpedia: Neil Carson (businessman)

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