Robert Dobson Millner AO (born 4 September 1950) is an Australian corporate executive. He is the chairman of Soul Patts, Australia's second oldest publicly-listed corporation, and the chairman of New Hope Group, Brickworks, Choiseul Investments and NBN Television.[1][2]

Robert Millner
Born
Robert Dobson Millner

(1950-09-04) 4 September 1950 (age 74)
Sydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
EducationNewington College
OccupationCompany director
Board member of
FatherThomas Pattinson Millner
Family

Biography

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After leaving Newington College he worked as a stockbroker for two years. From 1970 until 1983 he farmed in Cowra and in 1984 joined the family business, Soul Patts, as a director. In 1997, he was appointed deputy chairman of the company and since 1999 he has been chairman of the company.[3]

Personal life

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Honours

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Millner was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours for "distinguished service to business, to rugby union as an administrator, and to the community through philanthropic contributions".[4]

Net worth

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Year Australian Financial Review
Rich List
Forbes
Australia's 50 Richest
Rank Net worth (A$) Rank Net worth (US$)
2018[5] 69   $1.16 billion  
2019[6] 79   $1.30 billion  
2020[7] 89   $1.16 billion  
2021[8] 74   $1.54 billion  
2022 104   $1.40 billion  
2023[9] 104   $1.34 billion  
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References

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  1. ^ "Millner, Robert Dobson". Who's Who in Australia. Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. 2007. p. 1444.
  2. ^ "Robert Millner says family has been 'tarnished' by Perpetual case". Australian Financial Review. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Nothing flashy when it's all about family". Sydney Morning Herald. 25 November 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Mr Robert Dobson MILLNER". Australian Honours Search Facility. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  5. ^ Stensholt, John, ed. (25 May 2018). "2018 AFR Rich List: Who are Australia's richest people?". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  6. ^ Bailey, Michael (30 May 2019). "Australia's 200 richest people revealed". Australian Financial Review. Nine Publishing. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  7. ^ Bailey, Michael; Sprague, Julie-anne (30 October 2020). "The full list: Australia's wealthiest 200 revealed". Australian Financial Review. Nine Publishing. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  8. ^ Bailey, Michael; Sprague, Julie-anne (27 May 2021). "The 200 richest people in Australia revealed". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  9. ^ Bailey, Michael; Sprague, Julie-anne (26 May 2023). "The 200 richest people in Australia revealed". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
Business positions
Preceded by Chairman of Soul Patts
1999 – present
Incumbent