Ernest Stanley Owens OBE (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. [1] He also served as president of the Civic Reform Association. [2]
Amongst his appointments, he was Founding Chairman of Hill Samuel Australia (which is now known as Macquarie Group)[ citation needed] and AUSSAT Pty Ltd (which after privatisation became known as Optus)[ citation needed] and Chairman of Rolls-Royce Australia.[ citation needed]
Ernest Stanley Owens OBE (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. [1] He also served as president of the Civic Reform Association. [2]
Amongst his appointments, he was Founding Chairman of Hill Samuel Australia (which is now known as Macquarie Group)[ citation needed] and AUSSAT Pty Ltd (which after privatisation became known as Optus)[ citation needed] and Chairman of Rolls-Royce Australia.[ citation needed]