Sir John Holland AC (21 June 1914 – 31 May 2009) was an Australian engineer and construction magnate, who founded the John Holland Construction Group (later named John Holland (Holdings) Pty Ltd) in 1949. He was managing director until 1972, Chairman until 1986, and President from 1986 until his death.[1] The company was purchased by Heytesbury Pty Ltd in 1991, and is now owned by China Communications Construction.[2]