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11 August 2010
Prime Minister marks passing of Sir Ron Trotter
Prime Minister John Key has noted with sadness the death today of Sir Ron Trotter.
Sir Ron, the former chairman of Fletcher Challenge, died in Wellington this morning after a long illness.
Mr Key says, "Ron's contribution to business in New Zealand was significant. His achievements, including being founding chairman of the Business Roundtable, will leave a lasting legacy.
"His knighthood for services to business in 1985 was a well-deserved recognition of the substantial difference Sir Ron made to business in New Zealand.
"His vision, determination and leadership were legendary.
"It was with much sadness that I heard of his death this afternoon and I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to Lady Margaret and his family."
