| Sir Ron Trotter | |
| Birth Name: | Ronald Ramsay Trotter |
| Birth Date: | 1927 10, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Hāwera, New Zealand |
| Death Place: | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Education: | Wanganui Collegiate School |
| Occupation: | Businessman |
| Relatives: | Ann Trotter (sister) |
Sir Ronald Ramsay Trotter (9 October 1927 – 11 August 2010) was one of New Zealand's pre-eminent business leaders. He was knighted for his service to business in 1985.
Born in Hāwera on 9 October 1927, Trotter was the son of Annie Euphemia Trotter (née Young) and Clement George Trotter.[1] He was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School, and went on to study at Victoria University College from 1945 to 1947, graduating Bachelor of Commerce, followed by a year at Canterbury Agricultural College where he completed a Certificate of Agriculture.[1]
In 1955, Trotter married Margaret Patricia Rainey, and the couple went on to have four children.[1]
Trotter was instrumental in the formation of Fletcher Challenge Corporation in 1981, where he was the chief executive and chairman.
Trotter made substantial contributions to the public sector. His roles included:
In the 1985 Queen's Birthday Honours, Trotter was appointed a Knight Bachelor, for services to business management. In 1999, he was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.[3]
Trotter was also an art collector and, along with his wife Margaret, Lady Trotter, played an instrumental role in the formation of the Fletcher Challenge Art Collection.[4]