Peter Rogers (businessman) explained

Peter Rogers
Birth Name:Peter Lloyd Rogers
Birth Date:29 December 1947
Birth Place:Rugby, England
Nationality:British
Occupation:Businessman
Years Active:1969–2020
CEO, Babcock International
Term:August 2003 – August 2016
Predecessor:Gordon Campbell
Successor:Archie Bethel
Spouse:Married
Children:2

Peter Lloyd Rogers CBE (29 December 1947  - 28 January 2020) was a British businessman, who was chief executive of Babcock International Group plc, a British multinational support services company specialising in managing complex assets and infrastructure in safety- and mission-critical environments. He was previously employed by Ford Motor Company and was also an executive director of Courtaulds and deputy chief executive of Acordis.

Early life

Rogers was educated at Wymondham College, Norfolk, and graduated from the University of Manchester in 1969 with a law degree. He gained ACA and FCA accountancy qualifications in the 1970s.[1]

Career

Rogers was the chief executive of Babcock International from 1 August 2003 until he retired in August 2016. He was succeeded as CEO by Archie Bethel, chief executive of Babcock's marine & technology division.[2] He was appointed CBE in the 2011 Birthday Honours.

Personal life

Rogers was married twice, with two children and a stepdaughter. He was a keen rugby fan.[3]

He died on 28 January 2020, at the age of 72.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter L. Rogers: Executive Profile & Biography. BusinessWeek . Bloomberg . 14 November 2012.
  2. News: Babcock chief executive Peter Rogers to retire in August. 28 January 2016. Reuters. 28 January 2016.
  3. Web site: No-nonsense view of defence. Financial Times . Financial Times . 19 October 2010. 14 November 2012.
  4. https://www.babcockinternational.com/news/tribute-to-peter-rogers/ Tribute to Peter Rogers