Eric McClintock
Sir Eric Paul McClintock (13 September 1918 – 27 March 2018) was an Australian former public servant and businessman. He was born in Gulgong, New South Wales.[1]
Eric McClintock | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eric Paul McClintock 13 September 1918 |
| Died | 27 March 2018 (aged 99) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | De La Salle College, Armidale, University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Public servant, businessman |
| Years active | 1935 – 2018 |
| Employer | Woolworths Limited (1980–1987) |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Eve (m. 1943; her death 2013) |
McClintock was known for serving as Chairman of Woolworths Limited from 1980 to 1987. He was a speech writer for future Prime Minister John McEwen, then Minister for Trade, and served as First Assistant Secretary, Department of Trade 1958-61.[2]
He was NSW campaign chair for the Australian Prospectors & Miners' Hall of Fame (now defunct).[3]
McClintock died in Sydney on 27 March 2018 at the age of 99.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tributes flow for former Woolworths chairman Sir Eric McClintock". Financial Review. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ↑ Peter Golding, Black Jack McEwen: Political Gladiator. Retrieved 24 June 2017
- ↑ Australian Mining Hall of Fame, Official Opening. Retrieved 24 June 2017