John William Penno

founder of Synlait in New Zealand
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John William Penno

Summary

John William Penno is a human[1]. He worked as a chief executive officer[2] and scientist[3].

Key Facts

  • John William Penno's father was Bill Penno[4].
  • John William Penno held citizenship in New Zealand[5].
  • John William Penno's professions included chief executive officer[2].
  • John William Penno worked as a scientist[3].
  • John William Penno was educated at Massey University[6].
  • John William Penno's education included a stint at Lincoln University[7].
  • John William Penno's education included a stint at Morven School[8].
  • John William Penno's education included a stint at Waimate High School[9].
  • John William Penno's doctoral advisor was Colin Holmes[10].
  • John William Penno's doctoral advisor was Steve Davis[11].
  • John William Penno's doctoral advisor was Geoffrey Alan Wilson[12].
  • John William Penno's doctoral advisor was Ian Brookes[13].
  • John William Penno received the Doctor of Commerce[14].
  • John William Penno received the honorary doctor of Lincoln University[15].
  • John William Penno is recorded as male[16].
  • John William Penno's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John William Penno earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[18].
  • John William Penno earned the academic degree of honours degree[19].
  • John William Penno's family name is recorded as Penno[20].
  • John William Penno's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John William Penno's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • John William Penno's academic thesis is recorded as The response by grazing dairy cows to supplementary feeds[23].
  • John William Penno's academic thesis is recorded as The effects of thyroid hormone supplementation on seasonal changes in red deer stags (Cervus elaphus)[24].
  • John William Penno studied under Graham K Barrell[25].
  • John William Penno's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NZThesisProject[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John William Penno's father was Bill Penno[4].

Education

Educated at Massey University[6], a university[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1927[29]; Lincoln University[7], a public university[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1878[32]; Morven School[8]; and Waimate High School[9], a secondary school[33], in New Zealand[34]. Doctoral advisors include Colin Holmes[10], a scientist[35], of New Zealand[36], awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit[37]; Steve Davis[11], a scientist[38]; Geoffrey Alan Wilson[12], a university teacher[39], b. 1961[40], specialised in human geography[41]; and Ian Brookes[13]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[18] and honours degree[19]. John William Penno studied under Graham K Barrell[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chief executive officer[2] and scientist[3].

Recognition

Awards received include Doctor of Commerce[14], a doctorate[42] and honorary doctor of Lincoln University[15], an award[43], in New Zealand[44].

FAQs

Who were John William Penno's parents?

John William Penno's father was Bill Penno[4].

What did John William Penno do for work?

John William Penno worked as chief executive officer[2] and scientist[3].

Where did John William Penno go to school?

John William Penno was educated at Massey University[6], Lincoln University[7], Morven School[8], and Waimate High School[9].

What awards did John William Penno receive?

Honors received include Doctor of Commerce[14] and honorary doctor of Lincoln University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] . odt.co.nz. odt.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . alumnilinc.lincoln.ac.nz. alumnilinc.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . massey.ac.nz. massey.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . massey.ac.nz. massey.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . massey.ac.nz. massey.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . massey.ac.nz. massey.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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