John Zochonis
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]
Sir John Zochonis | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Basil Zochonis 2 October 1929 |
| Died | 30 November 2013 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Oxford |
| Occupation | industrialist |
| Title | chairman of PZ Cussons |
| Spouse(s) | Brigid Demetriades (née Smyth) |
| Parent(s) | Constantine Zochonis |
| Relatives | George Zochonis (great uncle) |
Early life
John Zochonis was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.[2]
Career
He joined PZ Cussons in 1953.[2]
Philanthropy
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 Mid-day Concert Series, Royal Exchange Theatre and the Northern Chamber Orchestra.[3]
Personal life
In 1990, he married Brigid Demetriades (née Smyth), who survives him.[1]
References
- "Sir John Zochonis - obituary". Telegraph. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- Manchester Evening News. "Sir John Zochonis". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- "2009 Honouree: Sir John Zochonis | Arts & Business". Artsandbusiness.bitc.org.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
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