About Stan Owens
Lived 1916 – 1983 (aged 66). Stan Owens was an Australian businessperson.
Ernest Stanley Owens (22 September 1916 – 3 June 1983) was an Australian businessman born in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1970.
He was a member of the Australian Institute of Management, and served on Sydney City Council from 1969 to 1974. He also served as president of the Civic Reform Association.
Amongst his appointments, he was Founding Chairman of Hill Samuel Australia (which is now known as Macquarie Group) and AUSSAT Pty Ltd (which after privatisation became known as Optus) and Chairman of Rolls-Royce Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stan Owens?
Australian businessman
When was Stan Owens born?
Stan Owens was born on 22 September 1916.
When did Stan Owens die?
Stan Owens died on 3 June 1983.
What was Stan Owens's occupation?
Stan Owens was a businessperson.
What nationality was Stan Owens?
Stan Owens was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Owens. https://biography.guide/stan-owens/
MLA: "Stan Owens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stan-owens/.
Chicago: "Stan Owens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stan-owens/.
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