Gordon Brunton
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Sir Gordon Charles Brunton is a British businessman, publisher and racehorse owner/breeder.
Born 23 December 1921 in London England, educated at Cranleigh School Surrey and the London School of Economics. Commissioned into the Indian Army and Royal Artillery during World War Two.
Recuited by Roy Thomson International Thomson Organisation PLC currently Thomson Corporation. Served as Managing Director/ Chief Executive from 1966-1984 during the period of international expansion and diversification in print, publishing, travel and North Sea oil ventures. Performed a key role in the print union conflict of The Times and Sunday Times in the late 1970's. Eventually this lead to the sale of both titles to Australian Rupert Murdoch and News International of which Brunton acted as chief negotiator for Thomson.
Subsequently Chairman roles held at Sotheby's, Mercury Communications later Cable and Wireless Communications PLC, Racing Post , NXT PLC and others.
A well known racehorse owner and breeder, most notably Indian Queen winner of the 1991 Ascot Gold Cup.
Awarded KBE in 1984 for services to British Industry.
Club Garrick Club
