James_Vernon_(chemist)
Sir James Vernon AC CBE FTSE (1910–2000) was an Australian Industrial Chemist who, amongst other things, served as Director of CSR (Colonial Sugar Refining Company) 1958–82.[1]
He also served on the boards of a raft of other companies including: Director, Westham Dredging Company Pty Ltd 1975–91; Chairman, CIBC Australia Ltd 1974–89; Chairman, Volvo Australia Pty Ltd 1980–89; Chairman, O'Connell St Associates, and International President of the Pacific Basin Economic Council 1980–82.[1]