Person

Aickin, Robert Geoffrey (1914 - 1983)

Born
20 June 1914
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died
8 April 1983
Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
Occupation
Chemist and Business executive

Summary

Robert Aickin was managing director of Associated Octel Co. Ltd 1968-1974. Earlier he had worked for various branches of the Shell Co. 1938-1968.

Details

Chronology

1935
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
1936
Education - Master of Science (MSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
1938 - 1941
Career position - Chemist at the Shell Petroleum Company in Melbourne
1941 - 1974
Career position - Chemist at Shell U.K. Ltd.
1943
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) completed at Leeds University, UK
1960 - 1968
Career position - Regional Coordinator of Shell International Chemical Company Ltd.
1968 - 1974
Career position - Managing Director of Associated Octel Company Ltd.

Published resources

Resources

Resource Sections

McCarthy, G.J.

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