Alan Bond
Australian businessman known for high-profile dealings, the America's Cup, and founding Bond University.
Chronology: 1938-04-22 – 2015-06-05
Origins & Early Life
Alan Bond (22 April 1938 – 5 June 2015) was an English-born Australian businessman noted for his high-profile and often corrupt business dealings. These included his central role in the WA Inc scandals of the 1980s, the biggest corporate collapse in Australian history, and his criminal conviction that saw him serve four years in prison. He is also remembered for bankrolling the successful challenge for the 1983 America's Cup; the first time the New York Yacht Club had lost in its 132-year history. He also founded Bond University on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
== Early life == Alan Bond was born on 22 April 1938, the son of Frank and Kathleen Bond in the Hammersmith area of London in the UK. In 1950, aged 12, he emigrated to Australia with his parents and his elder sister Geraldine, living in Fremantle, near Perth. At the age of 14, he was charged with stealing and being unlawfully on premises. Aged 18, he was arrested for being unlawfully on the premises, and reportedly admitted planning a robbery. == Career == Bond began his career as a signwriter under the name 'Nu-Signs' after terminating his apprenticeship 18 months before it was due to end.
Enduring Legacy & Impact
In 1956 he was charged with attempted...
Source: Wikipedia