Sir Eric Paul McClintock was an Australian public servant and businessman.
11 Facts About Eric McClintock
Eric McClintock was notable for serving as chairman of Woolworths Limited from 1980 to 1987.
Eric McClintock was educated at De La Salle College, Armidale, and the University of Sydney, where he played rugby league.
Eric McClintock joined the Australian Trade Commissioner Service, serving in Washington as Commercial Attache on various international emergency food council committees.
Eric McClintock was appointed an Assistant Trade Commissioner in 1948, based in New York.
Eric McClintock returned to Australia in 1951 as Director of Trade Promotion in the Department of Commerce and Agriculture.
Eric McClintock was associated with the Australian Industry Development Corporation.
Eric McClintock was married to Lady Eve from 1943 until her death in 2013.
In 2010, Eric McClintock delivered the eulogy at the funeral of his friend and neighbour, the novelist Jon Cleary.
Eric McClintock died in Sydney on 27 March 2018 at the age of 99.
Eric McClintock was knighted in the 1981 New Year's Honours for service to exports and industry.