Laurence Hartnett
Sir Laurence John Hartnett CBE (26 May 1898 – 4 April 1986) was an engineer who made several important contributions to the Australian automotive industry, and is often called "The Father of the Holden".
Sir Laurence Hartnett | |
|---|---|
| Director of Holden | |
| In office March 1934 – December 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Ed Holden |
| Succeeded by | Harold E. Bettle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Laurence John Hartnett 26 May 1898 Woking, England |
| Died | 4 April 1986 (aged 87) Frankston, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | British Australian |
| Parent(s) | John Joseph Hartnett Katherine Jane Taplin |
| Occupation | Engineer businessman |
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