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The Press Sir Robertson
Stewart An electrician by
trade, the determined and astute plastics pioneer built PDL Industries into a
major export company with a yearly turnover of $350 million. In its heyday
the company employed nearly 2000 staff worldwide. He was knighted in 1979 and
the company was sold to French multinational Schneider Electric in 2001, the
Stewart family netting about $97m. He died in August aged 93. A significant
benefactor of the arts, the restoration of Christ Church Cathedral (of which
he was a canon almoner) and many other causes. First wife: Gladys
Second wife: Adrienne Adrienne, Lady
Stewart A major figure in
the arts in Christchurch, the energetic and forthright doyenne was Sir
Robertson's secretary since 1959 and took an active role in running PDL
Industries. Lady Stewart was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of
Merit in the 2006 New Year's Honours. Son Mark Stewart He became chief
executive of PDL Industries in 1998 and now runs the family's aggressive
investment firm, Masthead Portfolios. Recently involved in a takeover attempt
of Auckland healthcare provider Abano. Son Peter Successful deer
farmer and former motor racing stalwart. In recent years has owned and
skippered the super yacht Pacific Eagle, based in Picton, which he described
as "Huka Lodge of water". The yacht is available for local and
overseas charters. Peter Stewart's wife
Pieter Stewart Accomplished
businesswoman who set up, owns and organises New Zealand Fashion Week, a
forum for New Zealand fashion designers releasing collections for local and
international buyers. Son Robert Stewart Chairman of
electrical goods manufacturer Skope Industries, which he transformed over 35
years from a small manufacturer of electric heaters and metal appliances to a
significant business employing more than 400 people, with offices in New
Zealand and Australia. His son, Guy, is now the managing director. Robert Stewart's
wife Barbara Stewart Former leader of the
second-biggest faction on the Christchurch City Council - the Right- leaning
Independent Citizens - but stood down when the number of councillors was
halved before the 2004 election. She was one of the judges of the new art
gallery's design and remains active in local politics and on art projects. |
