Sir Owen Glenn

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Business & Philanthropy

Since immigrating to New Zealand with his family from India in 1952, Sir Owen Glenn has distinguished himself through a variety of successful ventures spanning logistics, property development, horticulture, and investments on a global scale. Notably, he was the founder and chairman of OTS Logistics Group.  In 2008 Glenn received an ONZM and in 2011 he was made a CPA Australia Honorary Fellow. Knighted in 2014 for his outstanding contributions to philanthropy, Glenn has contributed extensively to education, the arts, healthcare, and sport. His noteworthy contribution to the University of Auckland in 2002 stands as the largest private donation in New Zealand's educational history.