Sir Wilfred Alan Westerman

Preferred forename Alan
Public service head
Born
25 March 1913, New Zealand
Died
20 May 2001,
Sex
Male
Father
Walter John Westerman (Seventh Day Adventist pastor)
Mother
Ena Hannah Horley (daughter of George William Horley)
Married (1) Ruth Claremont _; (2) Margaret White

Degrees

1942Bachelor of ArtsThe University of Tasmania
1944Master of ArtsThe University of Tasmania
1945Bachelor of EducationThe University of Melbourne

Career

  • Aust Asst Trade Commr, New York City 1946-50.
  • First Asst Sec, Cwlth Dept of Commerce and Agriculture 1950-58.
  • Sec to Cwlth Dept of Trade 1960-71.
  • Chairman, Aust Industry Development Corp 1971-83.
  • Knight bachelor 1963.

Sources

Other:
  • NZBI 1913/9193 (as Allan).
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