Philip Rogers

Philip Rogers may refer to:

  • Sir Philip Rogers (businessman) (1908–1994), British businessman closely associated with Nigeria and Kenya
  • Philip Hutchins Rogers (1794–1853), English marine and landscape painter
  • Phil Rogers (born 1971), swimmer
  • Phil Rodgers (born 1938), American golfer
  • Philip Rogers (sailor) (1908-1961), Canadian Olympian
  • Philip Rogers (sailor)

    Philip Tingley Rogers was a sailor from Canada, who represented his country at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, US.

    Sources

  • "Philip Rogers Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympic Sports. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 22 March 2015. 
  • Philip Rogers (businessman)

    Sir Philip Rogers, CBE, (19 September 1908 – 16 April 1994) was a businessman closely associated with Nigeria and Kenya, in both countries making valuable contributions to their progress towards independence. Rogers was appointed CBE in 1952 for his services to Nigeria and was given a knighthood in 1961.

    Early life and career

    Rogers was educated at Blundell's School in Tiverton before joining British American Tobacco.

    His later positions included:

  • President, Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, 1948 and 1950;
  • Chairman, East African Tobacco Co Ltd, 1951–63;
  • Chairman, Rift Valley Cigarette Co Ltd, 1956–63;
  • President, Nairobi Chamber of Commerce, 1957;
  • Chairman, Governing Council, Royal Technical College of East Africa 1958-60 (and served on the board of governors of the College of Social Studies, and was a founder of the University of Kenya);
  • Chairman, Tobacco Research Council.
  • Wartime service

    During the Second World War Rogers served with the Royal West African Frontier Force and Intelligence Corps.

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