About Trevor Holdsworth
Lived 1927 – 2010 (aged 83). Trevor Holdsworth was a British businessperson, known for National Power and University of Bradford.
GKN He joined the engineering conglomerate GKN. He was chairman from 1980 to 1988.
He was later the chairman of the Confederation of British Industry. He was chairman from 1983 to 1996 of Allied Colloids, and National Power from 1990 to 1995, and British Satellite Broadcasting (now called Sky UK since November 2018) from 1987 to 1990.
Personal life He received a knighthood in the 1982 New Year Honours, and the CVO in the 1997 New Year Honours. He married Patricia Ridler in 1951, who was a violinist and actress, having three sons; she died in 1993. He married Jenny Watson in 1995. He died aged 83 in September 2010.
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Who was Trevor Holdsworth?
English businessman (1927-2010)
When was Trevor Holdsworth born?
Trevor Holdsworth was born on 29 May 1927 in Bradford, Yorkshire.
When did Trevor Holdsworth die?
Trevor Holdsworth died on 28 September 2010 in Wimborne Minster.
What was Trevor Holdsworth's occupation?
Trevor Holdsworth was a businessperson.
What was Trevor Holdsworth known for?
Trevor Holdsworth was known for National Power and University of Bradford.
What nationality was Trevor Holdsworth?
Trevor Holdsworth was British.
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