Background
Laver, Peter John was born on August 11, 1940 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Jack Charles and Ruth (Owen) Laver.
Laver, Peter John was born on August 11, 1940 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Jack Charles and Ruth (Owen) Laver.
Degree metallurgical engineering, University Melbourne, 1962.
General manager, Mount Newman Mining, Western Australia, 1978-1982;
general manager, Broken Hill Proprietry Steel International, Melbourne, 1982-1987;
general manager, Broken Hill Proprietry Transport, Melbourne, 1987-1990;
general manager, Broken Hill Proprietry Technology and Development, Melbourne, 1990-1992;
general manager external affairs, Broken Hill Proprietry Technology and Development, Melbourne, 1992-1995;
chancellor, Victoria U. Technology, since 1995. Chair National Board Employment Edition and Training, Canberra, Australia, 1991-1997. Chairman Koppers Australia Pty Ltd., Sydney, Australia, 1984-1997.
Deputy chairman Australian Science and Technology Council, Canberra, 1988-1995.
Member The Australian Club.
Married Anne Mannix, January 23, 1965. Children: Sally, Jane.