Pat Goodman
New Zealand businessman, arts patron and philanthropist
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Sir Patrick Ledger Goodman GNZM CBE (6 April 1929 – 9 September 2017), known as Pat Goodman or Sir Pat Goodman, was a prominent New Zealand businessman, arts patron and philanthropist. Along with his brother, Peter, he co-founded the Australasian food giant Goodman Fielder. He was CEO and chairman of the company.[2]
Sir Pat Goodman | |
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Goodman in 1999 | |
| Born | Patrick Ledger Goodman 6 April 1929 |
| Died | 9 September 2017 (aged 88) Motueka, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Goodman Fielder |
Goodman was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to business management and the community, in the 1990 New Year Honours.[3] In the 1995 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Knight Bachelor, for services to business management, export and the community.[4] In the 2002 Queen's Birthday and Golden Jubilee Honours, Goodman was appointed a Principal Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to business, the arts and the community.[5] In 2009, following the restoration of titular honours by the New Zealand government, he accepted redesignation as a Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.[6]
In 2005, Goodman was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.[7]
