Laurence Hartnett

Sir Laurence Hartnett
Director of Holden
In office
March 1934 – December 1946
Preceded bySir Ed Holden
Succeeded byHarold E. Bettle
Personal details
Born
Laurence John Hartnett

26 May 1898
Woking, England
Died4 April 1986(1986-04-04) (aged 87)
Frankston, Victoria, Australia
NationalityBritish
Australian
OccupationEngineer
businessman

Sir Laurence John Hartnett CBE (26 May 1898 – 4 April 1986) was an engineer who made several important contributions to the Australian automotive industry, and is often called "The Father of the Holden".