John Moores Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University | |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Peter Toyne, CBE |
| Preceded by | Henry Egerton Cotton, JP, DL |
| Succeeded by | Cherie Blair, QC |
| 1st Pro-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University | |
| In office 1992–1994 | |
| Chancellor | Henry Egerton Cotton, JP, DL |
| Succeeded by | Prof. Maureen Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 November 1928 |
| Died | 22 May 2012[1] |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Jane Moores |
| Relations | Sir John Moores (father)
Ruby Knowles |
| Alma mater | Eton College, Berkshire, England Syracuse University, NY, US |
| Profession | Businessman, Philanthropist, Farmer |
John Moores Jr., CBE, DL, (22 November 1928 – 22 May 2012) was a British businessman, farmer and philanthropist. He was the eldest son of businessman Sir John Moores CBE who founded the Littlewoods company. He became Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the family firm in 1968. John Moores also served as 2nd Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University from 1994, after previously serving as the university's First Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the board of Governors from 1992.