Willard Garfield Weston
Willard Garfield Weston, (February 26, 1898 - October 22, 1978), was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He led George Weston Limited and its various subsidiaries and associated companies, including Associated British Foods, for half a century and established one of the world’s largest food processing and distribution concerns. He also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the British House of Commons during World War II.[1]
Affiliations/Connections
- George Weston Limited | Buckingham University, named an endowed Chair after him, the Garfield Weston Professor of Philosophy, a position held by Professor Anthony O'Hear[2] | Garry Weston, Son | Guy H. Weston eldest son of Garry Weston and Mary Weston, and brother of George G. Weston | Galen Weston son of W. Garfield Weston and grandson of the founder George Weston, rother of Garry Weston | Garry Weston the son of W. Garfield Weston, owner of the George Weston Limited | George G. Weston son of Garry Weston and grandson of Willard Garfield Weston, Chief Executive Associated British Foods | Garfield Weston Foundation | W Galen Weston son of Willard Garfield Weston and Grandson of George Weston | Weston Foods
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Notes
- ↑ Ref needed
- ↑ Buckingham University Department of Education >> Staff , accessed 3 September 2010