Roger Corbett
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Career
Educated at Shore School, Corbett graduated from UNSW Sydney with a Bachelor of Commerce.[1]
In 2003, Corbett was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the retail industry, particularly as a contributor to the development of industry policy and standards, and to the community, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Charles Sturt University the same year.[2] In 2008, he was promoted to an officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to business, particularly through leadership and executive roles in the retail sector and a range of allied organisations, and to the community.[3] He is also a member of the Liberal Party of Australia[4] and is president of its Warringah branch.[5]
There is a bitter relationship between the former Fairfax Media chairman and its largest shareholder Gina Rinehart. The relationship developed to the personal level once Fairfax Media's incumbent board of directors declined Gina Rinehart's request to offer her three seats on the board of directors.[6]
Personal life
Corbett is married and has three children.[7] He is a committed Christian.[8]
References
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- ↑ CORBETT, Roger Campbell AM, It's an Honour, 9 June 2003.
- ↑ CORBETT, Roger Campbell AO, It's an Honour, 9 June 2008.
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- ↑ https://www.acc.edu.au/podcast/roger-corbett/The Inspiration Project
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