A. E. V. Richardson | |
|---|---|
 Richardson circa 1929 | |
| Chief Executive of the CSIRO | |
| In office 1 January 1946 – 18 May 1949 | |
| Preceded by | David Rivett |
| Succeeded by | Fred White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 September 1883 Thebarton, South Australia |
| Died | 5 December 1949 (aged 66) South Australia, Australia |
| Spouse | Lilian Lucas |
| Education | Adelaide Agricultural School Australian National University |
| Occupation | Agricultural scientist |
Arnold Edwin Victor Richardson CMG (12 September 1883 – 5 December 1949) was an Australian scientist noted for dry farming research, who became founding director of Waite Research Institute then director of the organisation now known as the CSIRO.