Ross Stainton
Sir John Ross Stainton (27 May 1914 - 5 December 2011) was a British businessman, and a former chief executive of British Airways and BOAC in the 1970s.
Early life
He attended independent school in Worcestershire.
Career
Imperial Airways
He joined Imperial Airways in 1933.
Royal Air Force
He served in the Royal Air Force from 1940.
BOAC
He joined BOAC.
British Airways
BOAC became British Airways in 1974.
Personal life
He married in 1933;[1] his wife died in 2001. He had three daughters. He was awarded the CBE in the 1971 Birthday Honours. He was knighted in the 1981 New Year Honours. He lived in Camberley, off the B311.[2]
References
- Times obituary, 9 December 2011, page 78
- Companies House
External links
| Business positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Frank McFadzean |
Chairman of British Airways 1979 – 1980 |
Succeeded by John King, Baron King of Wartnaby |
| Preceded by Two divisions merged into one |
Chief Executive of British Airways 1977 – 1979 |
Succeeded by Roy Watts |
| Preceded by New company |
Chief Executive of British Airways Overseas Division (former BOAC) 1974 – 1977 |
Succeeded by Two divisions merged into one |
| Preceded by |
Chairman and Chief Executive of BOAC 1972 – 1974 |
Succeeded by Defunct company |
| Preceded by |
Managing Director of BOAC 1971 – 1972 |
Succeeded by |
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