David S. Clarke
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David Stuart Clarke AO
(3 January 1942 – 8 April 2011) was an Australian businessman. He attended Knox Grammar School
on Sydney's North Shore, the University of Sydney
(BEc), and Harvard Business School
(MBA). Clarke was Executive Chairman of Macquarie Bank from its formation in 1985 until March 2007, when he ceased executive duties. In 2007, he was appointed president of Winemakers' Federation of Australia. Clarke also owned several vineyards in the Hunter Region of New South Wales
and was the chairman of Australian Vintage Limited
.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(3 January 1942 – 8 April 2011) was an Australian businessman. He attended Knox Grammar School
Knox Grammar School
Knox Grammar School is an independent, Uniting Church, day and boarding school for boys, located in Wahroonga, an upper North Shore suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia....
on Sydney's North Shore, the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
(BEc), and Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the world. The school offers the world's largest full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive...
(MBA). Clarke was Executive Chairman of Macquarie Bank from its formation in 1985 until March 2007, when he ceased executive duties. In 2007, he was appointed president of Winemakers' Federation of Australia. Clarke also owned several vineyards in the Hunter Region of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
and was the chairman of Australian Vintage Limited
Australian Vintage Limited
Australian Vintage Limited is an Australian wine company. It was known as McGuigan Simeon Wines until February 2008, when shareholders voted to change the name. The company produces and exports bulk and bottled wine, and is the second largest vineyard owner and manager in Australia...
.
External links
- Macquarie Bank Directors
- Pooles Rock Wines
- Obituary in the Sydney Morning Herald, 9 April 2011