Eion Edgar
Sir Eion Edgar KNZM | |
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16th Chancellor of the University of Otago | |
In office 1999–2003 | |
Preceded by | Judith Medlicott |
Succeeded by | Lindsay Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | Eion Sinclair Edgar 30 January 1945 Dunedin, New Zealand |
Died | 14 June 2021 Queenstown, New Zealand | (aged 76)
Children | 3 sons |
Alma mater | University of Otago |
Profession | Accountant |
Sir Eion Sinclair Edgar
Biography
Edgar was born and raised in Dunedin to parents George, an accountant and sharebroker, and Caroline Edgar. He was educated at
Edgar served as chancellor of the University of Otago from 1999 until 2003, and was awarded an
Edgar was chairman of numerous charitable trusts and organisations, including the Edgar Olympic Foundation, New Zealand Dementia Prevention Trust, and Winter Games NZ Charitable Trust. He was the official patron of Diabetes New Zealand, the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and the New Zealand Football Foundation.[4] He helped in the creation of the University of Otago's Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centre, and also in the creation of the southern hemisphere's largest single-building indoor sports arena, Dunedin's Edgar Centre. He served as a chairman of Forsyth Barr for 20 years, stepping down in 2018.[5] In that role, he was instrumental in the company's sponsorship of the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin's main international sports complex.
Edgar died in Queenstown on 14 June 2021, aged 76, having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2020.[6][7]
Honours and awards
Edgar's business and philanthropic work has earned him numerous awards, including being named as 2004 NBR New Zealander of the Year, and induction into the
References
- ^ "Eion Edgar". New Zealand Olympic Committee. 8 February 2016. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ a b "If you do well, you give back to the community, says philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar". Noted.co.nz. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Otago Graduate Profile - Sir Eion Edgar". Otago.ac.nz. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Sir Eion Edgar - Forsyth Barr Investment Advice". Forsythbarr.co.nz. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ Mackenzie, Dene (7 March 2018). "Edgar retires as Forsyth Barr chairman". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Sir Eion Edgar dies". Otago Daily Times. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ Allott, Amber; Broughton, Cate (14 June 2021). "Kiwi rich lister Eion Edgar leaves behind 'enormous legacy' after death from cancer". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 1996". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 3 June 1996. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2003". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 2 June 2003. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Special honours list 2009". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2020.