James Vernon
Australian 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.
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.