Background
Argus, Donald Robert was born on August 1, 1938. Son of Dudley Francis and Evelyn Argus.
Argus, Donald Robert was born on August 1, 1938. Son of Dudley Francis and Evelyn Argus.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Monash University. Doctor of Philosophy, Griffiths University.
With National Australia Bank, 1955—1998, managing director, Chief Executive Officer, 1980—2001. Chairman BHP Billiton Ltd., since 1999, Brambles Industries Ltd., 1999—2008. Chairman Australian Bankers Association, 1992—1994.
Board directors BHP Billiton Ltd., since 1996, Southcorp Ltd., since 1999, Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd., since 1999.
Member Australian Club, Kingston Health Golf Club, Queensland Cricket Club, Camberwell Hockey Club.
Married Anne Argus, 1961. 3 children.