About Robert Evans
Lived 1927 – 2020 (aged 93). Robert Evans was a British business executive.
Sir Robert Evans (28 May 1927 – 24 July 2020) was a British businessman, and the chairman of British Gas plc from 1989 to 1993.
Robert Evans was born in Liverpool on 28 May 1927, the son of Florence and Gwilym Evans. At Knotty Ash Primary School, he became friends with Ken Dodd.
Evans worked for British Gas for almost his entire career, rising to chief executive, and chairman from 1989 to 1993.
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Who was Robert Evans?
British businessman (1927-2020)
When was Robert Evans born?
Robert Evans was born on 28 May 1927 in Liverpool.
When did Robert Evans die?
Robert Evans died on 24 July 2020 in England.
What was Robert Evans's occupation?
Robert Evans was a business executive.
What nationality was Robert Evans?
Robert Evans was British.
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· DBpedia: Robert Evans (businessman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Evans. https://biography.guide/robert-evans-business-executive/
MLA: "Robert Evans." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-evans-business-executive/.
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