Sir Lenox Hewitt

Australian public servant and administrator

Sir Lenox Hewitt - Australian public servant and administrator
Born

1917
108 years ago

Died

February 28th, 2020
5 years ago — 103 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as a significant public servant in Australia, holding various high-profile positions in government. Played a crucial role in the administration and development of policies that shaped the public sector. Contributed to numerous reforms aimed at improving government functionality and public service delivery. Held the position of Secretary of the Department of Defence, influencing key decisions during critical periods of Australia's history. His tenure included extensive involvement with strategic defence reviews and international relations.

Served as Secretary of the Department of Defence

Participated in significant policy reforms

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