Background
NEAL, Eric was born on June 3, 1924 in London. Son of J. C. Neal.
NEAL, Eric was born on June 3, 1924 in London. Son of J. C. Neal.
Doctor of Engineering (honoris causa), CEng, Foundation for International Education, FIGasE, SA School of Mines.
Director Boral Ltd. since 1972, Chief Executive 1973-1982, Manager Director 1982-1987. Director Oil Company of Australia NL 1982-1987, Chairman 1984-1987. Director Westpac Banking Corporation since 1985, Chairman since 1989.
Director Atlas Copco Australia Ltd. 1986, Chairman since 1989. Director Metal Manufactures Ltd. since 1987, Chairman since 1990.
Director Wormald Institute Ltd. 85, John Fairfax Ltd. 1986-1987, Cola-Cola Amatil Ltd. since 1987, BHP.
President Australian Institute of Company Directors since 1990. Fellow, Senate, University of Sydney. Other public appointments.
Honorary D.Eng. (Sydney) 1989.
Member Bank of Monteal International Advisory Council, 1986-1988, General Motors Australia ADv. Council, 1987. Chief commissioner City of Sidney, 1987-1988.Chairman Metal Manufs Ltd, director, 1987. Board director Coca-Cola Amatil Limited, 1987. Chairman Atlas Company Australia Limited, 1989, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh's South Commonweslth Study Conference, 1986.Member Defense Industry Committee, 1988. President Australian Institute Company Directors, 1990.
Member Australian Opera, since 1983. National chairman Duke Edinburgh's Awrad Scheme, since 1984. Board director John Fairfax Ltd., 186-87.
Chief executive Boran Ltd., 1973-1987, board director, 1972. Member Defense Review Committee appointed by Prime Minister of Australia, 1981-1982. Director Wormald International Ltd., 1978-1983.
Fellow Australian Academy Technology Sciences and Engineering. Member Australasian Pioneers Club, Union Club, Melbourne Australian Jockey Club, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club.
Reading, sailing, naval history.
Married Joan Neal, March 4, 1950. 1 child, R.E. Bowden.
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