Ernest Stanley Owens OBE (22 September 1916 – 3 June 1983) was an Australian businessman born in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1970.

He was a member of the Australian Institute of Management, and served on Sydney City Council from 1969 to 1974.[1] He also served as president of the Civic Reform Association.[2]

Amongst his appointments, he was Founding Chairman of Hill Samuel Australia (which is now known as Macquarie Group)[citation needed] and AUSSAT Pty Ltd (which after privatisation became known as Optus)[citation needed] and Chairman of Rolls-Royce Australia.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ernest Stanley Owens". City of Sydney.
  2. ^ "Civic Reform attack on City Council". Sydney Morning Herald. 16 September 1966.