Geoffrey Salmon Explained

Geoffrey Isidore Hamilton Salmon (14 January 1908 – 29 April 1990), was the chairman of J. Lyons and Co. from 1968 to 1972, and catering advisor to the British Army.

Early life

Salmon was born on 14 January 1908, and educated at Malvern College and Jesus College, Cambridge.^{[1] [2]} He was the son of Harry Salmon and his wife Lena Gluckstein, the daughter of Isidore Gluckstein.

Career

Salmon was the chairman of J. Lyons and Co. from 1968 to 1972, and catering advisor to the British Army.^[3]

Personal life

He married Peggy Jacobs (1915–1989), and they had two sons and a daughter.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: W. Rubinstein. Michael A. Jolles. The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History. 27 January 2011. Springer. 978-0-230-30466-6. 846.
2. Web site: J. Lyons & Co . Kzwp.com . 2016-12-12.
3. Web site: Geoffrey Isidore Hamilton Salmon - Person - National Portrait Gallery . Npg.org.uk . 1970-01-27 . 2016-12-12.