Background
Ryan, Neil Joseph was born on March 20, 1930 in Manchester, England. Son of James Jospeh and Alice Jane (Ashbrook) Ryan. arrived in Australia, 1977.
Ryan, Neil Joseph was born on March 20, 1930 in Manchester, England. Son of James Jospeh and Alice Jane (Ashbrook) Ryan. arrived in Australia, 1977.
Bachelor with honors, University Bristol, England, 1952. Diploma in education, University London, 1953.
Teacher, Her Majesty Overseas Civil Svc., Malaya, Malaysia, 1953-1959; headmaster, Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia, 1959-1965; public manager, Longman Group Far East Ltd., Hong Kong, 1966-1971; managing director, Longman Malaysia, Kuala Kumpur, 1971-1977; deputy managing director, Longman Australia and Asia, Melbourne, Australia, 1977-1981; managing director, Longman Australia, Melbourne, 1981-1993. Board directors Penguin Books Australia, Melbourne, Melbourne U. Press, since 1995. Chairman Copyright Agency Ltd., Sydney, 1991-1993.
Member Australian Book Publications Association (executive committee 1983-1987), St. Patricks Society (president Kuala Lumpur 1975), Hong Kong Club, Lake Club (Kuala Lumpur), Kew Golf Club (Melbourne).
Married Josephine Fok, January 1, 1969. Children: Kevin James, Brendan Joseph.