Frank Howarth (public servant)
Frank Howarth AM, PSM | |
|---|---|
| 16th Director of the Australian Museum | |
| In office February 2004 – February 2014 | |
| Nominated by | Government of New South Wales |
| Preceded by | Mike Archer |
| Succeeded by | Kim McKay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1951 Public servant |
Frank Richard Howarth, AM, PSM (born 24 October 1951) is an Australian public servant who served as the director of the Australian Museum from February 2004 to February 2014.[1] He has been the national president and chair of the Council of Museums Galleries Australia since 2013.[2] Howarth has been Chair of the NSW Heritage Council since 2019.[3]
Early life and education
Howarth was born in
GPS sport and chose to sail instead. He gained a geology degree from Macquarie University and a Master of Science and Society from the University of New South Wales.[5]
Public service career
In 1981 Howarth joined the
University of Technology, Sydney Business School in 2017 in order to pursue his interest in how arts and culture can foster business innovation.[7]
Private life
On 24 June 1978, Howarth attended the protest that led to the
outed to their friends and places of employment.[9] Howarth and his long-term partner, Peter, live in an inner-city eastern suburb of Sydney.[10]
Honours
- Queen's Birthday Honours list for outstanding public service to the Australian Museum in Sydney[11]
- Member of the Order of Australia – 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours, for significant service to the visual arts through the museums and galleries sector.[12]
References
- ^ Information Australia (2007), "Frank Richard HOWARTH", Who's Who in Australia, Information Australia
- ^ Message from Frank Howarth, National President, Museums Galleries Australia Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ NSW Heritage Council Chair Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp93
- ^ UNSW honourees Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ Sunday Brunch – Frank Howarth Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ Chair Heritage Council Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Mardi Gras". George Negus Tonight. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 March 2004. Archived from the original (transcript) on 20 February 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
- ^ "New South Wales Year Book, 1998". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 25 January 2001. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ Sunday Brunch – Frank Howarth Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ It's an honour Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "Mr Frank Richard HOWARTH PSM". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 7 June 2020.