Roger Corbett
Australian businessman
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Roger Campbell Corbett AO (born 6 September 1942) is an Australian businessman. From January 1999 to September 2006, Corbett was CEO of Woolworths Limited, a large retailing conglomerate.
6 September 1942
Roger Corbett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roger Campbell Corbett 6 September 1942 |
| Education | Shore School |
| Alma mater | UNSW Sydney |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Political party | Liberal |
Career
Educated at Shore School, Corbett graduated from UNSW Sydney with a Bachelor of Commerce.[1]
In 2003, Corbett was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the retail industry, particularly as a contributor to the development of industry policy and standards, and to the community, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Charles Sturt University the same year.[2] In 2008, he was promoted to an officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to business, particularly through leadership and executive roles in the retail sector and a range of allied organisations, and to the community.[3] He is also a member of the Liberal Party of Australia[4] and is president of its Warringah branch.[5]
