Neville Crichton

Neville Alexander Crichton CNZM (born 4 June 1945) is a New Zealand-born Australian businessman who was also a competitor in Australasian motor and yacht racing.

[6][5][7][8] As of 2023[update], in Australia, Ateco imports Alpine, LDV, Maserati and Renault motor vehicles as well as remanufacturing RAM Trucks into right hand drive for sale in Australia and New Zealand; and in New Zealand, Ateco distributes BYD battery electric and the Stellantis range of motor vehicles[9] (that includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Mopar, Opel, Peugeot, RAM Trucks, and Vauxhall).

Doctors told him it was unlikely he would ever speak again, however he was one of the first people in the world to receive an artificial voice box during experimental surgery in Indianapolis.

[7][21][22] Crichton appeared in the National Business Review's 2016 list of wealthiest New Zealanders, with an assessed net worth of NZ$130 million.

[8] In the 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours, Crichton was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to yachting and business.