John Zochonis
British industrialist
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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]
2 October 1929
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| Born | John Basil Zochonis 2 October 1929 |
| Died | 30 November 2013 (aged 84) |
| 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
John Zochonis was born in Cheshire. He attended Rugby School[2] and studied at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.[3]
Career
He joined PZ Cussons in 1953.[3]
Philanthropy
He was well known for his charity, and has been called "possibly the largest giver in the North West".[4] 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.[4]
