Papers relating to Whitehorn's mentor Sir Norman Kipping; photographs of meetings, etc.
Papers of John Whitehorn CMG (1924-2003), Federation of British Industry/Confederation of British Industry official
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- ReferenceGB 152 WHI
- Dates of Creation1949-1983
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description2 folders
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John Whitehorn was born on 19 May 1924. He joined the Federation of British Industry in 1947, serving as first personal assistant to Sir Norman Kipping, the Director-General, and then working under Douglas Walker, the General Secretary. He was appointed Deputy Director (Overseas) in 1961 and a Director in 1963. He retired as Deputy Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry in 1978. In 1974 he was awarded the CMG for services to exports. After he left the CBI he took on a number of directorships, including Lilley Industries and Mitchell Cotts. He died on 30 May 2003.
Reference: page from 'FBI Review' in 1314/1; information from donor.
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Link to full catalogue: https://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/WHI
Custodial History
The donor was John Whitehorn's step-son.