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Sir George Farmer retires
15 March 1973
Sir George Farmer, deputy chairman of British Leyland and chairman of the Rover Triumph organization, will retire from the corporation board and from his executive responsibilities within the Rover Triumph organization in May.
Mr W. H. Davis will be managing director of Rover Triumph and Mr A. B. Smith non- executive chairman.
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