John Zochonis


Sir John Basil Zochonis was a British industrialist and philanthropist, the chairman of PZ Cussons, and the great nephew of its founder, George Zochonis.

Early life

John Zochonis was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

Career

He joined PZ Cussons in 1953.

Philanthropy

He was well known for his charity, and has been called "possibly the largest giver in the North West". He gave to, inter alia, Chethams School of Music, the Clonter Opera, the Buxton Festival, the Manchester International Festival, Manchester Art Gallery, the Lowry Centre, Manchester Mid-day Concert Series, Royal Exchange Theatre and the Northern Chamber Orchestra.

Personal life

In 1990, he married Brigid Demetriades, who survives him.