Bill McLennan

William Patrick McLennan (1942-2022) was an Australian statistician who held significant leadership positions in both the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the UK Government Statistical Service (GSS). He was instrumental in modernizing statistical practices, championing the adoption of new technologies, and establishing corporate planning systems within these organizations. McLennan also served as Chairman of the United Nations Statistical Commission and was recognized for his contributions with a CBE and an AM. He was known for his strong leadership, commitment to the quality of statistics, and his ability to innovate.