He was chairman of Austin & Pickersgill shipbuilders (based in Sunderland) from 1966 to 1972, and of A&P Appledore International Ltd from 1970 to 1979.
He held the position of chairman at Austin & Pickersgill shipbuilders, based in Sunderland, spanning from 1966 to 1972. He also served as chairman at A&P Appledore International Ltd from 1970 to 1979.