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 occupied the role of chairman at Austin & Pickersgill shipbuilders, located in Sunderland, during the period from 1966 to 1972. He also held a similar position at A&P Appledore International Ltd from 1970 to 1979.