Spencer Wilks
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For other people named Maurice Wilks, see Maurice Wilks (disambiguation).
Spencer Bernau Wilks (26 May 1891 ā 10 March 1971) was an English manager, administrator and designer in the motor manufacturing industry. He served variously in positions including Managing Director, Chairman, and President of the Rover Company from 1929 until the 1960s. Previously he worked for the Hillman Motor Car Company in Coventry. His younger brother Maurice Wilks also worked at Rover as Chief Engineer, Technical Director and Managing Director from 1930.[1] He is one of Land Rover's founders along with his younger brother Maurice.
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Spencer Wilks | |
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Born | Spencer Bernau Wilks (1891-05-26) 26 May 1891 (age 132) |
Died | 10 March 1971(1971-03-10) (aged 79) Glenegedale, Scotland |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Car design engineer |
Relatives | Maurice Wilks (brother) |
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