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Ernest William Beech Owen
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Ernest William Beech Owen (1910-1967)
1910 Born son of Alfred Ernest Owen
Educated at Lickey Hills School, Oundle, Loughborough College
First post in the motor industry was as a draughtsman. He held various other positions before being appointed Joint Managing Director of Rubery, Owen and Co.
1930 After the death of his father Ernest became joint managing director of Rubery Owen with his brother Alfred George Beech Owen
1959 Joint Managing Director, Rubery Owen and Co and of the Owen Organisation