James Vernon
Australian industrial chemist, Director of CSR (Colonial Sugar Refining Company) 1958–82
About James Vernon
Lived 1910 – 2000. James Vernon was an Australian chemist.
Sir James Vernon FTSE (1910–2000) was an Australian industrial chemist who, amongst other things, served as Director of CSR (Colonial Sugar Refining Company) 1958–1982.
He also served on the boards of a raft of other companies including: Director, Westham Dredging Company Pty Ltd 1975–1991; Chairman, CIBC Australia Ltd 1974–1989; Chairman, Volvo Australia Pty Ltd 1980–1989; Chairman, O'Connell St Associates, and International President of the Pacific Basin Economic Council 1980–1982.
Honours and awards 1961 Officer of the Order of the British Order (OBE) 1962 Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) 1965 Knight Bachelor 1965 Leighton Medal, Royal Australian Chemical Institute John Storey Medal, Australian Institute of Management Order of Sacred Treasure 1st Class Japan
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Who was James Vernon?
Australian industrial chemist, Director of CSR (Colonial Sugar Refining Company) 1958–82
When was James Vernon born?
James Vernon was born in 1910.
When did James Vernon die?
James Vernon died in 2000.
What was James Vernon's occupation?
James Vernon was a chemist.
What nationality was James Vernon?
James Vernon was Australian.
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