Anthony Salmon:

Anthony Salmon – 1916-2000 A member of the ruling Salmon and Gluckstein family, founders of J. Lyons & Co, was assigned Managing Director of LEO Computers Limited on its foundation in 1954 and became a main board Director of the parent company in 1955.  He played an active role in promoting LEO sales using his extensive business contacts.  Ceased active involvement after merger of LEO with English Electric in 1963, though nominally Vice-Chair of merged company.  A short biographical sketch can be found on page 208 of Peter Bird’s LEO: the World’s First Business Computer.
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