Pat Goodman
Sir Patrick Ledger Goodman , known as Pat Goodman or Sir Pat Goodman, was a prominent New Zealand businessman, arts patron and philanthropist. Along with his brother, Peter, he co-founded the Australasian food giant Goodman Fielder. He was CEO and chairman of the company.
In the 1995 Queen's Birthday Honours, Goodman was appointed a Knight Bachelor, for services to business management, export and the community. In the 2002 Queen's Birthday and Golden Jubilee Honours, Goodman was appointed as a Principal Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to business, the arts and the community. In 2009, following the restoration of titular honours by the New Zealand government, he accepted redesignation as a Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Goodman died at his home in Motueka on 9 September 2017.
