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George Simpson Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Simpson, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

1 records1994–19941 events0 places

Chronological biography

1994

Privatization1 February 1994
Government / Conservative Party Government · Chairman of Rover

The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds. Rover chairman George Simpson flies to Tokyo as soon as the BAe board agrees to accept BMWs offer

Titles and roles

Chairman of Rover

Record provenance

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