Nationality British | Alma mater University of Strathclyde | |
Full Name Robert John Orr Barton Occupation Chairman, Next plc
Chairman, EasyJet Board member of Next plc, easyJet, SSP Group | ||
Robert John Orr Barton (born August 1944) is a British businessman, the chairman of Next plc and EasyJet.
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Early life
Robert John Orr Barton was born in August 1944. He received an MBA from Strathclyde University, and is a chartered accountant.
Career
Barton became a member of the board of Next in 2002, deputy chairman in 2004 and chairman in 2006. He is the chairman of easyJet and a non-executive director of SSP Group.
Barton has been the chief executive of JIB Group and chairman of Cable and Wireless, Catlin Group, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Wellington Underwriting, and Brit plc, and a non-executive director of WH Smith plc and Hammerson.
Personal life
Barton lives in the UK.
References
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