Background
Ward, Richard John was born on July 27, 1938 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of John Harry and Cora Madelaine (Potto) Ward.
Ward, Richard John was born on July 27, 1938 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of John Harry and Cora Madelaine (Potto) Ward.
Diploma in business administration, New Zealand Institute Management.
Managing director, Indiana Taverns Ltd., Wellington, New Zealand, 1983-1986; general manager, Negociants New Zealand Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand, 1986-1990; manager, Wilson Neil Wines & Spirits Ltd., Wellington managing director, Mercer Enterprises Ltd., Wellington managing director, Avalon Wine & Spirits Ltd., Lower Hutt, New Zealand managing director, Kitchener Wines Ltd., Parnell, Auckland., New Zealand. Director Vavasour Wines Ltd., Marlborough, New Zealand. Marketing consultant Jackson Estate Ltd., Marlborough.
Member Wines and Spirits Merchants Association New Zealand Inc. (president 1995-1996), New Zealand Institute Management (associate).
Married Joy Rosemary Worner. Married Jennifer Ann Faulls. Children: Sarah Ward Kember, Andrew, Simon.