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According to its Values Statement, it has "the shared vision of supporting charitable enterprises and adding value to philanthropy". The Pratt Foundation claims to be one of the largest private sources of philanthropy in Australia. Its chief executive is Melbourne journalist Sam Lipski, and Heloise Waislitz is its chair. [1]
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Steven Mark Lowy AM (born 24 November 1962) is a leading Australian businessman and philanthropist. He is the former co-chief executive officer of Westfield Corporation, a leading global shopping centre company that was acquired by French company Unibail-Rodamco in 2018 in what was one of the largest transactions in Australian corporate history. [1]
Gandel's philanthropy has focused on Judaism, education, medical causes and the arts. In 2010 he donated A$7.5 million to the National Gallery of Australia; [8] A$1 million to fight devastating bushfires in Victoria, recalling how their own home was destroyed by fire twenty years earlier, and A$1 million to Museums Victoria. [32]
Simon John Costa AO (born 9 February 1967 in Geelong) is an Australian business executive, philanthropist, and humanitarian.He served as the chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director of the Costa Group from 2004 to 2010.
Ferris has served several major organizations throughout his career. He served as a director on the boards of several companies, including Qantas, BHP, the Commonwealth Bank, Accolade Wines Australia and UK, Austar, Macquarie University Asia Pacific Council, Austal and the Australian Institute of Management, [2] [1] Brandon BioCatalyst and AdvanCell Pty Ltd.
It was founded in Australia by Sidney Myer, who started the department store Myer, and Merlyn Myer, his wife. Following the death of Sidney Myer in 1934, his nephew, Sir Norman Myer, continued much of his retailing dynasty. The family has a strong history of philanthropy and established one of Australia's first single family offices in 1976. [1]
Myer was the chair of The Australia Council for the Arts from 2012 until 2018 . His previous roles in the arts include serving as chairman of the National Gallery of Australia, Opera Australia, Capital Fund, Kaldor Public Art Projects and National Gallery of Victoria Foundation and as a trustee, National Gallery of Victoria, a board member, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, a member of the ...