Simon McKeon
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Simon Vincent McKeon AO FAICD (born 19 December 1955) is an Australian lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and sportsman. He has been chancellor of Monash University, and non-executive director of Rio Tinto, Spotless Group, and National Australia Bank. He is retained by Macquarie Bank Melbourne as a consultant and is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD). On 25 January 2011 he was named the 2011 Australian of the Year.[1]
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Simon McKeon | |
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Chancellor of Monash University | |
Assumed office January 2016 | |
Preceded by | Alan Finkel |
Chairman of the CSIRO | |
In office 28 June 2010 – 14 October 2015 | |
Preceded by | John Stocker |
Succeeded by | David Thodey |
Personal details | |
Born | Simon Vincent McKeon (1955-12-19) 19 December 1955 (age 68) Dandenong, Victoria, Australia |
Spouse(s) | Amanda Breidahl (1979–2011) Heather Forbes (2011–present) |
Children | 4 sons |
Education | Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Laws |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Occupation | Lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, sportsman |
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