John Yu

John Yu
Born
余森美

(1934-12-12) 12 December 1934
Nanking, China
CitizenshipAustralian
EducationUniversity of Sydney
Medical career
FieldPaediatrics
InstitutionsRoyal Alexandra Hospital for Children

John Samuel Yu (Chinese: 余森美; pinyin: Yú Sēnměi; born 12 December 1934) AM AC FRACP is a Chinese-born Australian paediatrician, hospital administrator, and art collector. He was CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children in Sydney from 1979 until 1997, presiding over its move to Westmead. He was named Australian of the Year for 1996.