Malcolm McIntosh (public servant)
CSIRO | |
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In office 5 February 1996 – 7 February 2000 | |
Preceded by | Roy Green |
Succeeded by | Colin Adam |
Personal details | |
Born | Malcolm Kenneth McIntosh 14 December 1945 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 7 February 2000 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | (aged 54)
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse | Margaret McIntosh |
Children | Stuart McIntosh, James McIntosh, Lucy McIntosh, Charles McIntosh |
Parent(s) | Kenneth McIntosh, Valerie McIntosh |
Relatives | Bruce McIntosh, Ian McIntosh |
Alma mater | Australian National University |
Occupation | Public servant |
Sir Malcolm Kenneth McIntosh
Life and career
Malcolm McIntosh was born in Melbourne on 14 December 1945.[1][2] He was schooled at Telopea Park School,[1] going on to study physics at both undergraduate and doctorate level at the Australian National University.[2][3]
In 1990, McIntosh was appointed
In 1991, he was recruited by the British Ministry of Defence to the position of Chief of Defence Procurement. He received a knighthood for public service at the end of this term in January 1996. He also received the United States Department of Defence Medal for his work during this period.
Between 1996 and 2000, McIntosh was the head of the
McIntosh died in Melbourne on 7 February 2000,[1] after acquiring an infection whilst suffering from cancer.[6]
Awards
McIntosh was appointed a
Malcolm McIntosh's work is now commemorated in the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.[2] His life and legacy is honoured every year at the annual Malcolm McIntosh Lecture.[10]
References
- ^ a b c Burgess, Verona (9 February 2000). "Scientist a Courageous and Brilliant Leader". The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. p. 11.
- ^ a b c Sir Malcolm Kenneth McIntosh [1945-2000], CSIRO, archived from the original on 14 August 2013
- ^ Grose, Simon (28 August 1995). "CSIRO's man for the next season". The Canberra Times. p. 44.
- ^ Hawke, Robert (30 May 1990). "Untitled" (Press release). Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.
- ^ Rigby, Rebecca, Biographical entry: McIntosh, Sir Malcolm Kenneth (1945 - 2000), Encyclopedia of Australian Science, archived from the original on 31 March 2014
- ^ Smith, Deborah (9 February 2000). "Indomitable scientist fought adversity and left a lasting national legacy: Obituary". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media.
- ^ Search Australian Honours: MCINTOSH, Malcolm Kenneth, Australian Government, archived from the original on 4 November 2018
- ^ "No. 54255". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1995. p. 2.
- ^ Minchin, Nick (15 February 2000), "McIntosh, Dr Malcolm Kenneth AC Kt", Senate Hansard, Parliament of Australia, archived from the original on 28 January 2015
- ^ Malcolm McIntosh Lecture, CSIRO, 22 March 2013, archived from the original on 11 October 2013