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John Ingram (engineer) (John Henderson Ingram) was born on 3 September, 1924 in Nelson, New Zealand, is a New Zealand engineer and businessman (1924–2015). Discover John Ingram (engineer)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?

Popular As John Henderson Ingram
Occupation Engineer · businessman
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 3 September, 1924
Birthday 3 September
Birthplace Nelson, New Zealand
Date of death 1 April, 2015
Died Place Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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His wife is Rosemary Clara Cuningham (m. 1952)

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1924

Sir John Henderson Ingram (3 September 1924 – 1 April 2015) was a New Zealand engineer and businessman.

Ingram was born in Nelson on 3 September 1924, and was educated at Nelson College from 1935 to 1942.

1942

In November 1942, he was called up for service with the armed forces, and he served as flight mechanic in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, attaining the rank of leading aircraftsman.

1948

In 1948, he won the New Zealand university heavyweight boxing title, and the following year he was awarded a boxing blue by Canterbury University College.

1950

Following World War II, Ingram received a bursary to study at Canterbury University College, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering in 1950.

After graduating, Ingram began his engineering career with the Ministry of Works as a project mechanical engineer on the Roxburgh hydro scheme from 1950 to 1952.

1952

In 1952, Ingram married Rosemary Clara Cuningham, who had also attended Canterbury University College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1949.

The couple would go on to have three children.

In 1952, Ingram and his family moved to Melbourne, Australia, where he worked for engineers Boving and Company, and rose to become managing director in 1954.

1962

He returned to New Zealand in 1962 to take up the role of chief engineer at Cable Price Corporation, and three months later he became to company's managing director.

1969

He was managing director of New Zealand Steel from 1969 to 1987, and later served as a member of the Waitangi Tribunal.

Ingram remained at Cable Price until 1969, when he was appointed general manager and, not long after, managing director of the newly operational New Zealand Steel, remaining there until retiring in 1987.

1976

From 1976 to 1977, Ingram served as president of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand.

He was active as a director of numerous companies including Pacific Steel, McDonald's Lime, Feltex and the National Bank of New Zealand, and chairman of Bridon New Zealand and Auckland Uniservices.

1979

Ingram was as a member of the University of Auckland council for 18 years from 1979, including a period as pro-chancellor from 1982 to 1983.

Following his retirement, Ingram remained active in community organisations and public life.

1984

In the 1984 New Year Honours, Ingram was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to manufacturing and the engineering profession.

1989

He was president of the Auckland Manufacturers' Association from 1989 to 1991, a trustee of World Wildlife Fund, the Antarctic Heritage Trust, and the MOTAT Trust, and a council member of the Auckland Institute and Museum.

1990

In 1990, he was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal, and in the 1994 New Year Honours he was appointed a Knight Bachelor, for services to engineering and business management.

1993

In 1993, he was appointed a member of the Waitangi Tribunal, serving until 1998.

He also served as a member of the Auckland Area Health Board.

1997

Ingram was elected a Distinguished Fellow of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand in 1997.

He was also a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

2015

Ingram died in Auckland on 1 April 2015, aged 90.

2016

His wife, Rosemary, Lady Ingram, died in Auckland less than a year later, on 29 February 2016.