Douglas Goodfellow | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Douglas Goodfellow 23 July 1917 |
| Died | 10 July 2014 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and philanthropist |
| Relatives | William Goodfellow (father) Peter Goodfellow (son) |
William Douglas Goodfellow OBE (23 July 1917 – 10 July 2014) was a prominent New Zealand businessman and philanthropist.
In the 1980 New Year Honours, Goodfellow was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the community.[1] In 1994 he topped the NBR annual rich list as New Zealand's wealthiest person.[2][3] In 2010, Goodfellow was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.[4]
References
- ↑ "No. 48043". The London Gazette (3rd supplement). 31 December 1979. p. 26.
- ↑ New Zealand list: "No. 48043". The London Gazette (Supplement). 28 December 1979. pp. 25–26.
- ↑ William Douglas Goodfellow dies, aged 97 Stuff.co.nz (12 July 2014). Retrieved on 12 July 2014.
- ↑ "Past laureates". Business Hall of Fame. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
External links
- The Goodfellow Family at saintkentigern.com
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