Sir John Basil Zochonis DL (2 October 1929 – 30 November 2013) was a British industrialist and philanthropist, the chairman of PZ Cussons, and the great nephew of its founder, George Zochonis.[1]
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| Born | John Basil Zochonis 2 October 1929 |
| Died | 30 November 2013 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Oxford |
| Occupation | industrialist |
| Title | chairman of PZ Cussons |
| Spouse | Brigid Demetriades (née Smyth) |
| Parent | Constantine Zochonis |
| Relatives | George Zochonis (great uncle) |
Early life edit
John Zochonis was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.[2]
Career edit
He joined PZ Cussons in 1953.[2]
Philanthropy edit
He was well known for his charity, and has been called "possibly the largest giver in the North West".[3] He gave to, inter alia, Chethams School of Music, the Clonter Opera, the Buxton Festival, the Manchester International Festival, Manchester Art Gallery, the Lowry Centre, Manchester Midday Concerts Society, Royal Exchange Theatre and the Northern Chamber Orchestra.[3]
Personal life edit
In 1990, he married Brigid Demetriades (née Smyth), who survives him.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Sir John Zochonis - obituary". Telegraph. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ^ a b Manchester Evening News. "Sir John Zochonis". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ^ a b "2009 Honouree: Sir John Zochonis | Arts & Business". Artsandbusiness.bitc.org.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
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