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Port of Tyne chairman, Sir Les Elton

Port of Tyne chairman Sir Les Elton, died this weekend following a recent illness. Sir Les joined the Board of the Port of Tyne in 2004, taking over as chairman two years ago, and was instrumental in overseeing the recent growth and success of the business. [+]

Tyne chief steps down

Port of Tyne chairman Sir Ian Wrigglesworth has stepped down and will be replaced by deputy chairman Sir Les Elton, reports NE Business. Sir Ian piloted the commercialisation of the trust-owned port which, as well as increasing car business from the nearby Nissan plant at Sunderland has also developed a ... [+]

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