Gwyn Howells

Gwyn Howells CB (13 May 1918 – 26 July 1997) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as Director-General of the Department of Health.

Gwyn Howells CB
Director-General of the Department of Health
In office 1 September 1973 – 31 December 1982
Personal details
Born	Birmingham, England (1918-05-13)13 May 1918
Died	26 July 1997(1997-07-26) (aged 79)
Nationality	Australian
Spouse(s)	Simone (née Maufe) (m. 1941–1997; his death)
Alma mater	University of London
Occupation	Public servant

Life and career

Howells was born on 13 May 1918 in Birmingham, England.^[1][2] He studied at the University of London.^[2]

He joined the Department of Health in 1966, as first assistant director-general in charge of the tuberculosis division.^[3]

Howells was appointed Director-General of Health in 1973.^[4][5] He left the position on 31 December 1982, five months ahead of his official date of retirement.^[6]

Howells died on 26 July 1997.^[1]

Awards

In the 1979 Queen's Birthday Honours Howells was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath for service as Director-General of the Department of Health.^[7]