Bill Ferris | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Australian Trade Commission | |
| In office 1986 – 17 December 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Robert Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Duncan Ferris 4 May 1942 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Philanthropist, entrepreneur, executive |
| Known for | Founding the Ferris Foundation, support for the arts and culture in Australia |
William Duncan Ferris AC (born 4 May 1942) is an Australian philanthropist and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Ferris Foundation, which supports the arts and culture in Australia, and he is the author of three books. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for service to the community through a range of philanthropic endeavours.