Woolf Fisher

New Zealand businessman and philanthropist; co-founder of Fisher & Paykel

Sir Woolf Fisher (20 May 1912 – 12 January 1975) was a New Zealand businessman and philanthropist, who along with Maurice Paykel co-founded Fisher & Paykel, a major appliance manufacturing company. He also established the Ra Ora Stud, an important Thoroughbred racehorse breeding operation.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Woolf Fisher (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born May 20, 1912, died Jan 12, 1975.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedMount Albert Grammar School3

Career

Occupation: businessperson.6

Personal life

  • BornMay 20, 1912, Wellington7
  • DiedJan 12, 1975, Rotorua8
  • CitizenshipNew Zealand9
  • SpouseLady Joyce Fisher10

Awards

  • 1964Knight Bachelor11