Sir George Harrison, Chairman, British Motor Corporation
Jan. 01, 1968 - Leyland to Merger with British Motor Holdings: The biggest merger in the history of Britain's motor industry was announced today. Britain Motor Holdings, which takes in Austin, Morris, Jaguar, MG, Wolseley and Riley, are to link up with the Leyland Motor Corporation. The merger will create a 505 million enterprise. A new company, to be called the British Leyland Motor Corporation is to be formed. BMH's Sir George Harrison will be chairman, and Leyland's Sir Donald Stokes deputy Chairman, managing director and Chief executive. Photo Shows Sir George Harrison Chairman of British Motor will be chairman of the new Company arriving in his Austin Princess, for this evening's press conference at the Savoy Hotel
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