Patrick Hennessy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 April 1898 |
| Died | 13 March 1981 |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Auto-industry executive |
| Spouse | Dorothy Margaret Davis (m. 1923-1949; her death) |
Sir Patrick Hennessy (18 April 1898 – 13 March 1981) was an Irish-born British industrialist, originally from County Cork. During the First World War he served in the British Army, between 1914 and 1918, with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.[1]
He started his career in 1920 with Henry Ford & Son in Cork.[2] He relocated to England, by now a separate country, in 1931 when he was appointed Purchasing Manager with Ford of Britain.[2] He was progressively promoted, appointed General Manager in 1939, Managing Director in 1948 and Chairman in 1956.[2]
Hennessy combined the role of chairman with that of Chief Executive until 1963, retiring from the chairmanship at the age of 70 on 3 May 1968.[3] His successor at Ford of Britain chairman was Leonard Crossland.[4]
In 1923 he married Dorothy Margaret Davis of Boardmills, County Down.[1] The couple had two sons and one daughter.[1]
Patrick Hennessy was knighted in 1941.[1] He died in West Essex early in 1981.[5]