Founded Great Western, film and music production company

Gained control of British Lion Film Holdings Limited and became chairman of its subsidiary, Shepperton Studios (with partner)

Produced first feature, "Conduct Unbecoming"

Sold British Lion to EMI

Made chairman and chief executive of EMI Film and Theater Corp.

Rose to chairman and chief executive of EMI Films, Ltd., EMI Cinemas, Ltd., Elstree Studios, Ltd., EMI-TV Programs, Inc.

Appointed chairman and chief executive of EMI Films Group

Founded Barry Spikings Productions, Inc. (USA); became director of Nelson Entertainment, Inc.; became director of Galactic Films, Inc.

Acquired Embassy Home Entertainment from Coca-Cola (renamed Nelson Entertainment, Inc.); promoted to president and chief operating officer of Nelson Entertainment, Inc.