Kerry Stokes
Australian businessman (born 1940) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kerry Matthew Stokes AC (born John Patrick Alford on 13 September 1940) is an Australian businessman. He holds business interests in industries including electronic and print media, property, mining and construction equipment. He is most widely known as the chairman of the Seven Network, one of the largest broadcasting corporations in Australia.
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Born | John Patrick Alford (1940-09-13) 13 September 1940 (age 83) |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1960–present |
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Children | 4 |
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Appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 1995,[3] Stokes was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2006 in recognition of his contributions to Australian business, strategic leadership, promotion of corporate social responsibility, to the arts through philanthropy, and to the community, most especially those services supporting young people.[4]
As of May 2023[update], Stokes was the twelfth-richest Australian by net worth, according to the 2023 Financial Review Rich List.[5]