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Bruce Parncutt AO | |
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| Born | Jeffrey Bruce Parncutt 1951 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Non-executive Director, Investor, Philanthropist |
| Spouse | Robyn Campbell [div.] |
| Partner | Lisa Bowman |
| Children | Mark Parncutt (b. 1988) David Parncutt (b. 1991) |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), 2016 |
Bruce Parncutt is an Australian business executive, investor and philanthropist with over five decades of experience across investment banking, investment management and philanthropy.[1] He is known for his leadership in both financial markets and cultural institutions, having served in senior roles at financial and arts organisations in Australia.[2]
Career
editParncutt began his career in finance, achieving roles in both investment banking and securities markets. He was Managing Director of McIntosh Securities, a leading investment banking firm in Australia;[3] Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch and Director of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and the Stock Exchange of Melbourne.
Philanthropy and arts involvement
editParncutt served as President of the Council of Trustees[4] at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), where he remains an Emeritus Trustee and Life Member; Chairman of the NGV Foundation and a Member of the Felton Bequest Committee; Board Member of the Australian Ballet and Trustee of the Parncutt Family Foundation.[5]
Current roles
editAs of 2024, Parncutt is Chairman of the Board, Lion Capital Advisory Pty Ltd; Chairman and Trustee, Helen Macpherson Smith Trust; Chairman, Birrarung Valley Walk Inc.[6] and Chairman, New Edge Microbials Pty Ltd.[7]
Honors and awards
editIn 2016, Bruce Parncutt was awarded the Order of Australia (AO) for his "distinguished service to the community as a philanthropist, particularly in arts and education; as an advocate and supporter of charitable causes; and to business and commerce."[8]
References
edit- ^ McColl, Gina (10 October 2012). "Parncutt tipped to replace Myers as NGV president". The Age. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Kitney, Damon (25 April 2021). "DGO Gold aiming to strike a balance in gold exploration". The Australian. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Webb, Richard (29 September 1992). "MCINTOSH PLANNING TO TEAM UP WITH BARING'S AUST ARM". AFR. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff. "Philanthropist to head NGV Council of Trustees". Pro Bono Australia. Pro Bono Australiia. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Family Foundation, Parncutt. "Improving the Integrity of Prescribed Private Funds" (PDF). Treasury.gov.au. Treasury. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff (9 July 2024). "Council supports new 200km Birrarung Valley Walk". Nillumbik Green Wedge Shire. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Marshall, Andrew (22 December 2023). "Agribusiness buzz in brief". Farm Online National. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "2016 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 November 2024.