1937
2019
July 4, 1937-January 14, 2019
Coming of age at the end of World War II, Martin Beresford's education (graduate of St. John's College, Oxford, in economics and philosophy), aptitude (officer of the Parachute Regiment in the British Army) and personality served him well in an international career that took him to London, Brussels, Hong Kong, Tokyo and San Francisco. He worked for Cadbury Schweppes, Proctor & Gamble, and McKinsey & Co., among other multinationals. His last assignment was in Tokyo as head of Asia for KMV. He retired when it was acquired by Moody's in 2002.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Joan and Alan Scott
January 26, 2025
Always good and fond memories of a special friend.
Love to Masae as always.
Alan and Joan
Mark Weedon
January 26, 2025
We still miss you, Martin. Mark & Julie W
Alan and Joan Scott
January 27, 2021
We should add that Martin gave Joan much useful advice when she set up Genji Gallery in Hng Kong in 1972, especially about profit margins!! and was so kindly and helpful on her frequent purchasing visits to Japan. Fondly remembered by us both. We think of him para sailing above for ever! Love to Masae.
Mark Weedon
January 26, 2021
I am a McKinsey mate of Martin’s, mainly working for the Hong Kong then Governor in the early 1970’s, and as a close friend subsequently. I was horrified to hear of his demise, & miss his friendly banter-eg re the hang gliding ‘safety committee’ meetings! While I’m in UK, we’d still meet where/whenever, including SF & UK. We miss you Martin.
December 29, 2019
Joan and I remember Martin with affection and respect, such an engaging man, no respecter of institutional stuffiness and ready with a sharp and apposite put-down.
We send Masae our warmest love.
Mark Weedon
June 27, 2019
Horrified to hear-over 5 months later- of the death of my McKinsey & ongoing friend. We got his usual Xmas cheery message/photos, but had no idea of events only 2 weeks later.
He will be much missed by his many friends in UK, US & elsewhere-and on the safety committee' of his hang-gliding club in SF!
Mark & Julie Weedon
VG
February 3, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Martin. When someone you. Love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure that fills. You with love and brings you joy. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40.
Edward Marshall
February 2, 2019
So sad and surprised to hear of Martin's passing. We just had another dinner at Green's a few weeks before.
Decades of sailing on the Bay and traveling: Rafting down the Grand Canyon, bicycling in Yellowstone and just last year cruising down the Columbia river with Martin were all memorable. Political discussions, concerning Israel were always on the table. His repertoire of limericks and songs was bottomless.
Of course, his dealings with the Evil Dwarf must be legend.
As a fellow cat person, I always enjoyed visiting his three, especially Scotty.
My dear friend will be missed.
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