Age, Biography and Wiki
Simon McKeon was born on 19 December, 1955 in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia, is an Australian lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and sportsman. Discover Simon McKeon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
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| Occupation |
Lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, sportsman |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
19 December, 1955 |
| Birthday |
19 December |
| Birthplace |
Dandenong, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous Lawyer with the age 68 years old group.
Simon McKeon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Simon McKeon height not available right now. We will update Simon McKeon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Simon McKeon's Wife?
His wife is Amanda Breidahl (1979–2011) Heather Forbes (2011–present)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Amanda Breidahl (1979–2011) Heather Forbes (2011–present) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4 sons |
Simon McKeon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Simon McKeon worth at the age of 68 years old? Simon McKeon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Lawyer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Simon McKeon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Lawyer |
Simon McKeon Social Network
Timeline
Simon Vincent McKeon (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).
After completing a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976 and Bachelor of Laws in 1978, both at the University of Melbourne, Simon McKeon practised law in Sydney with Blake Dawson Waldron before taking up a post with the Macquarie Bank, where he became the Executive Chairman (Melbourne Office).
He was Founding President of the statutory dispute resolution body for Australian public company takeovers, the Australian Takeovers Panel from 1999– 2010.
He was also the Chairman of software specialist MYOB LTD 2006–2009.
McKeon was chairman of CSIRO from June 2010 until 2015, replacing Dr John Stocker.
On 25 January 2011 he was named the 2011 Australian of the Year.
On 25 January 2011, McKeon was named the 2011 Australian of the Year.
On 11 June 2012, McKeon was named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for "distinguished service to business and commerce through leadership and advisory roles, and to the community as a supporter of national and international charitable, educational and sporting organisations."
McKeon was appointed to the AMP Limited Board on 27 March 2013 and subsequently appointed Chairman of AMP on 8 May 2014, replacing Peter Mason.
He served on the Campaign Board of the University of Melbourne from 2013 until 2015.
In 2014, McKeon, along with Harry Messel, was awarded the Australian Academy of Science's Academy Medal, which recognises scientific contributions other than research.
In October 2015, it was announced that McKeon would succeed Dr Alan Finkel as Chancellor of Monash University in January 2016.
He has been a part-time lecturer with Melbourne University's Masters of Applied Finance and Masters of Laws courses and has been a member of the Advisory Board of the University's Centre for Energy and Resources Law.
In October 2015, McKeon was conferred an honorary Doctorate of Public Health by La Trobe University.
On 26 April 2016 he announced his intention to resign from the AMP board at the conclusion of the AGM in May.
McKeon is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is a member of the AICD Chairman's Forum and is the inaugural President of the Australian banking industry's Review Panel for the Banking and Financing oath.
He volunteered as a counsellor for heroin addicts at the First Step Clinic in St Kilda.
McKeon was one of the Directors of Rio Tinto in May 2020 when the mining company deliberately destroyed the Australian Aboriginal sacred site at Juukan Gorge - the only inland site in Australia to show signs of continuous human occupation for over 46,000 years.
Following his role in the controversy and its aftermath, McKeon was promoted from Independent Director to Senior Independent Director, with an accompanying $80,000 pay rise.
