John Methven

Sir Malcolm John Methven (14 February 1926 – 23 April 1980) was a British businessman, and Director General of the Confederation of British Industry from 2 July 1976 to 23 April 1980.

Malcolm John Methven was born on 14 February 1926, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm Methven OBE, and his wife, Helen Marion Watson.

Methven was educated at Mill Hill School and received a bachelor's degree in law from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.

Methven was knighted in 1978.

He died on 23 April 1980 of a heart attack.