Arthur Humphreys Explained

Arthur Humphreys should not be confused with Arthur Humphries.

Arthur L. C. Humphreys (1917–2003)^[1] was a managing director of International Computers Limited and a long-time member of the British computer industry.^[2]

He joined the British Tabulating Machine Company in 1940, and was involved in the negotiations with Powers-Samas that led to the formation of International Computers and Tabulators in 1958.^[1] In 1968, on the formation of ICL, he became its first Managing Director.^[1] When Geoff Cross became managing director in 1972, Humphreys was moved to the post of Deputy Chairman, where he remained until his retirement in 1983.^[1]

External links

• Oral history interview with Arthur L. C. Humphreys, Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota.

Notes and References

1. Web site: ICL/ICT Managing Director Arthur Humphreys.
2. Web site: Oral history interview with Arthur L. C. Humphreys. 28 February 1981. Humphreys. Arthur L. C..