Background
McPhee, John Roy was born on May 16, 1930 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Murdoch Roy and Elizabeth Ellen (Searle) McPhee.
McPhee, John Roy was born on May 16, 1930 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Murdoch Roy and Elizabeth Ellen (Searle) McPhee.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Melbourne, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oxford, 1954.
Research scientist Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organization (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation), Geelong, Australia, 1951-1958. Principal research scientist Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia, 1958-1966. Director research and development International Wool Secretariat, Ilkley, England, 1966-1976, deputy managing director England, 1976-1984, managing director London, since 1984.
Member Textile Institute (companion, president 1983-1985, Warner Memorial medal 1972), United Oxford and Cambridge Universities Club.
Married Beryl D'Altera Harding, August 28, 1952. Children: Gregg John, Laura Ellen.