Francis W. Peebles

Francis W. Peebles MBE

Born in Dudley, Worcestershire in 1933 he was educated at the Stanley House private grammar school in Edgbaston, he graduated from Southampton University with a BSc in electronics.

In 1950 he joined the Royal Air Force as a member of the operational aircrew where he achieved promotion to Tactical Commander, he saw service in the UK, Near, Middle and Far East. He was decorated with an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List of 1968. After retirement from the Royal Air Force in 1973 he commenced a career with Marconi Electronics as a Programme Manager on the prestigious "Stingray" torpedo project and played an active part in the development of military and commercial satellite communications equipment.

As a valued member of the team, Francis uses his considerable experience to guide his fellow directors in the board level decision-making process at CashBack Sales & Administration S.A.