Education
Derham graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Science in 1959.
philanthropist business executive
Derham graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Science in 1959.
He is a former resident of Ormond College and International House. In 1981 Sir Peter was knighted for his service to industry, including tourism and science. He has been heavily involved in the preservation and restoration of heritage sites, including Mawson"s Huts, in Antarctica and sat on a number of prominent charity boards including the Alfred Hospital, Breast Cancer Network, Australian Koala Foundation and the Australian Childhood Foundation.
At 80 years of age and after 21 years, Sir Peter stood down as Circadian technologies (ASX:Centre for Industrial Research) as the founding Chairman.
He died at Cabrini Hospital following a stroke, aged 83.
In 1940 he joined the forces and served as a member of the Royal Australian Navy from 1945 to 1946.
