John Methven

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Sir Malcolm John Methven (14 February 1926 - 23 April 1980) was a British businessman, and Director General of the Confederation of British Industry from 2 July 1976 to 23 April 1980.

Malcolm John Methven was born on 14 February 1926, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm Methven OBE, and his wife, Helen Marion Watson.[1]

Methven was educated at Mill Hill School and recived a bachelor's degree in law from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.[1]

Methven was knighted in 1978.[1]

He died on 23 April 1980 of a heart attack.[2]

References

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Political offices
Preceded by Director-General of the CBI
1976 – 1980
Succeeded by
Sir Terence Beckett