Morrish Alexander "Tim" Besley AC (born 14 March 1927) is an Australian engineer, businessman and former senior public servant.
In 1950, Besley migrated to Australia from New Zealand[1] for work as a Civil Engineer on the Snowy Mountains Scheme.
[7] The inquiry found services generally satisfactory, but identified that progress needed to be made in rural and remote areas before privatisation of Telstra could be considered.
[8][9] Besley was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2001 for service to Australian society in civil engineering and corporate governance.
[10] He was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in January 2002 for service to the community through the promotion of economic and social development, the advancement of science, innovation and education, and for distinction at the forefront of government and corporate responsibilities.