James Vernon (chemist)
Sir James Vernon FTSE was an Australian industrial chemist who, amongst other things, served as Director of CSR 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.
Vernon Report
In 1965, Vernon issued a major economic report from "the committee of economic enquiry" regarding Australia's economy.Honours and awards
- 1961 Officer of the Order of the British Order
- 1962 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1965 Knight Bachelor
- 1965 Leighton Medal, Royal Australian Chemical Institute
- 1976 Foundation Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
- 1980 Companion of the Order of Australia
- John Storey Medal, Australian Institute of Management
- Order of Sacred Treasure 1st Class Japan