Doug Kennedy (public servant)
Doug Kennedy | |
|---|---|
Kennedy in 1970 | |
| 7th Director-General of Health | |
| In office January 1965 – December 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Turbott |
| Succeeded by | John Hiddlestone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Peter Kennedy 19 May 1915 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 11 December 1972 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Spouse |
Mavis Honora Dreaver
(m. 1946) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Medical administrator |
Douglas Peter Kennedy ED (19 May 1915 – 11 December 1972) was a New Zealand doctor and public servant. He was Director-General of Health (i.e. the chief executive of the health service) until his sudden death.