David Gonski
 David Gonski    ( businessman, deep state actor) | |
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| Born | 7 October 1953 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Alma mater | • Sydney Grammar School • New South Wales |
| Spouse | Orli Wargon |
| Member of | Australian Club (Sydney), Lowy Institute |
David Michael Gonski is an Australian public figure and businessman.
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Background
Gonski was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and his family migrated to Australia in 1961. Gonski's father, Alexander, was a neurosurgeon of Polish-Jewish background. His mother is Helene Blume.
Education
He attended Sydney Grammar School and the University of New South Wales, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1976 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1977.
Activities
In 2008, The Sydney Morning Herald described Gonski as "one of the country's best-connected businessmen" and dubbed him "Mr Networks" for being "arguably Sydney's most networked man".[1][2] A profile in 2010 by Australian author and Herald columnist Malcolm Knox said that Gonski is "a quiet man, in some ways invisible, and cleaves to the shadows."[3][4]
References
- ↑ The Top 100 2008: Sydney's Most Influential People". The Sydney Magazine. Vol. 69. January 2009. p. 62.
- ↑ Marr, David (23–24 July 2011). "50 Most Powerful People". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 4.
- ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/business/sydney-bigwig-to-head-future-fund-20120313-1uy2h.html
- ↑ http://www.businessday.com.au/business/david-gonski--the-man-behind-the-power-20120313-1uxw3.html
