Ken Stevens (businessman)
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Sir Ken Stevens | |
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.jpg) Stevens in 2008 | |
| Born | Kenneth Allen Stevens 1943 or 1944 (age 79–80) |
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| Known for | Founder of Glidepath |
Sir Kenneth Allen Stevens KNZM (born 1943 or 1944) is a New Zealand businessman. He founded baggage handling technology company Glidepath in 1972.[1][2]
In the 2008 New Year Honours, Stevens was appointed a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to exporting.[3] In 2009, following the restoration of titular honours by the New Zealand government, he accepted redesignation as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.[4] In 2012, he was inducted as a "flying Kiwi" into the HiTech hall of fame.[1] Stevens was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame in 2020.[5]
References
- ^ a b Pullar-Strecker, Tom (13 November 2012). "Glidepath founder named 'flying Kiwi'". Stuff. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Sir Ken Stevens". NZ Hi-Tech Awards. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "New Year honours list 2008". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2007. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Special honours list 1 August 2009". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Past laureates". Business Hall of Fame. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
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