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Peter Rogers

1947 – 2020

British businessman

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Lived 1947 – 2020 (aged 72). Peter Rogers was a British entrepreneur.

Peter Lloyd Rogers, CBE (29 December 1947 – 28 January 2020) was a British businessman, who was chief executive of Babcock International Group plc, a British multinational support services company specialising in managing complex assets and infrastructure in safety- and mission-critical environments. He was previously employed by Ford Motor Company and was also an executive director of Courtaulds and deputy chief executive of Acordis.

Early life Rogers was educated at Wymondham College, Norfolk, and graduated from the University of Manchester in 1969 with a law degree. He gained ACA and FCA accountancy qualifications in the 1970s.

Career Rogers was the chief executive of Babcock International from 1 August 2003 until he retired in August 2016. He was succeeded as CEO by Archie Bethel, chief executive of Babcock's marine & technology division. He was appointed CBE in the 2011 Birthday Honours.

Personal life and death Rogers was married twice, with two children and a stepdaughter. He was a keen rugby fan.

Rogers died on 28 January 2020, at the age of 72.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
University of Manchester, Wymondham College
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Peter Lloyd Rogers

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Rogers?

British businessman (1947-2020)

When was Peter Rogers born?

Peter Rogers was born on 29 December 1947 in Rugby.

When did Peter Rogers die?

Peter Rogers died on 28 January 2020.

What was Peter Rogers's occupation?

Peter Rogers was an entrepreneur.

What nationality was Peter Rogers?

Peter Rogers was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Rogers

· Wikidata: Q7176651

· DBpedia: Peter Rogers (businessman)

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