James Vernon

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. 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. Vernon Report In 1965, Vernon issued a major economic report from "the committee of economic enquiry" regarding Australia's economy.