Ted Harris

Albert Edward Harris, , (born 4 May 1927) is an Australian businessman, director of companies, tennis commentator and sport administrator.

Personal Harris was born on 4 May 1927. He married Vicky, Lithuanian-born, at the age of 40. They have two daughters. He attended The Scots College in Sydney where he was actively involved in sports and debating. After departing from Ampol, he was appointed to several boards. Boards that he was chairman included Australian Airlines (1987–1992), Australian National Industries (1992–1997), Australian Radio Network (1995–), Gazal Corporation (1989–2004), Australian Sports Commission (1984–1994), Zoological Board of New South Wales (1973–1990 including Director) and St Vincent's Clinic Foundation (2000–). Developments whilst he was at the Commission from 1984 to 1994 included the Aussie Sports Program (modified sport for children), the amalgamation the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Sports Commission and three major Australian Government funding injections into sport – Australian Sports Kit (1988), Maintain the Momentum (1992) and Olympic Athlete Program (1994). From 1991 to 1994, he was a member of the successful Sydney Olympics 2000 Bid Committee.

Awards and honours 1977– Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal 1989 – Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for service to the community