Ralph Tony Sarich

Background

Sarich, Ralph Tony was born on December 10, 1938 in Perth, Australia. Son of Peter and Ika (Dukich) Sarich.

Education

Doctor of Science (honorary), Murdoch U., Perth, 1987.

Career

Apprentice, trainee engineer, West Australian Government Reap What You Sew, West Australia, 1954-1963; plant engineer, Thiess Brothers, West Australia, 1963-1964; principal, Sarich Engineering, West Australia, 1964-1969; managing director, Orbital Engine Company, West Australia, 1972-1989; manager, Orbital Devels., West Australia, 1973-1976; chairman, chief Executive officer, Sarich Technologies Ltd., West Australia, 1987-1992. Chairman Cape Bouvard Investments Proprietary Ltd. (formerly Sarich Corporation Proprietary Ltd.), since 1986.

Trustee Medical Research Fund Western Australia, Perth, since 1987. Board directors Orbital/Walbro Corporation, Cass City, Michigan.

Achievements

• Ralph Tony Sarich has been listed as a noteworthy Manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Society Engineers (honorary, Churchill medal 1988), Order of Australia, Fremantle Sailing Club, Claremont Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, jogging, karate, scuba diving, boating.

Connections

Married Patricia Margaret Richardson, September 15, 1962. Children: Peter Anthony, Jennifer.

Father:

Peter Sarich

Mother:

Ika (Dukich) Sarich

Spouse:

Patricia Margaret Richardson

child:

Jennifer Sarich

child:

Peter Anthony Sarich