John Morison Inches
John Morison Inches | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | November 15, 1985 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Brewing professional, business leader |
| Known for | President of the Institute of Brewing |
John Morison Inches (27 February 1903 – 15 November 1985) was a prominent Scottish brewing professional and business leader who held the position of President at the Institute of Brewing.
Life
Hailing from Edinburgh, Inches was the son of J. Morison Inches, chairman of the brewery firm J. & J. Morison. His education included attendance at the Edinburgh Academy followed by studies at the Heriot Watt Brewing School. Following his father's passing, management of the company was assumed by his mother. At the age of 22, Inches advanced to Head Brewer at J. & J. Morison and later became chairman in 1946, coinciding with the firm's transition into a Limited Liability Company. The brewery ceased independent operations in 1960 when it merged with Scottish Brewers Ltd., creating Scottish and Newcastle Brewers Ltd.. Inches took a seat on the board of this newly formed entity and managed the William Younger Brewery located near his former company.
His leadership roles extended beyond brewing; he was Moderator of the High Constables at Holyrood Palace between 1943 and 1945, led the Brewers' Association of Scotland as President from 1947 to 1949, and served as President of the Institute of Brewing from 1952 until 1954. Inches played a pivotal role in establishing the Heriot Watt Brewing Students Association, earned an Honorary Fellowship in 1952, and became a member of its Court following its elevation to university status in 1966. Upon retiring from Scottish and Newcastle in 1968, he relocated to Bury St Edmunds with his second spouse, Pamela Moore Bell, whom he wed in 1969.
During Inches's tenure, J. & J. Morison gained a reputation for exceptional training initiatives. His knowledge was instrumental in smoothing the integration process at Scottish and Newcastle, especially concerning industrial relations and mentoring new technologists. He passed away on 15 November 1985.