Bill Ferris
Bill Ferris | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Australian Trade Commission | |
| In office 1986 – 17 December 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Robert Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Duncan Ferris 26 July 1945 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Philanthropist, entrepreneur, executive |
| Known for | Founding the Ferris Foundation, support for the arts and culture in Australia |
William Duncan Ferris AC (born 26 July 1945) is an Australian philanthropist and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Ferris Foundation, which supports the arts and culture in Australia, and he is the author of three books. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for service to the community through a range of philanthropic endeavours.