James Vernon (chemist)


Sir James Vernon AC CBE FTSE was an Australian Industrial Chemist who, amongst other things, served as Director of CSR 1958-82.
He also served on the boards of a raft of other companies including: Director, Westham Dredging Company Pty Ltd 1975-91; Chairman, CIBC Australia Ltd 1974-89; Chairman, Volvo Australia Pty Ltd 1980-89; Chairman, O'Connell St Associates, and International President of the Pacific Basin Economic Council 1980-82.

Vernon Report

In 1965, Vernon issued a major economic report from "the committee of economic enquiry" regarding Australia's economy.

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