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Jeff Kennett
Jeff Kennett

The Honourable Jeff Kennett AC is a former Australian politician. He is a non-executive director of Seven West Media, as well as being chair of PFD Food Services and Primary Opinion. Mr Kennett was the founder and non-executive chair of BeyondBlue for 17 years. In June 2017, former prime minister Julia Gillard took over the role of chair from Mr Kennett after having served on its board since 2014. He also serves as a consultant to the Singapore Tourism Board's International Advisory Council for Tourism. Mr Kennett was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia in 2005, an Honorary Doctorate in Business (honoris causa) by Ballarat University in 2000, and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (honoris causa) by Deakin University in 2014.

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Revenue

Rank Company #
5th Up Macmahon Holdings $2.04bn
6th Down Monadelphous $2.02bn
7th Up Austal $1.55bn
8th - Seven West Media $1.43bn
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1357th Aspermont">Aspermont -39.98% -9.45%
1358th archTIS">archTIS -39.99% -12.67%
1359th Seven West Media">Seven West Media -40% -16.52%
1360th Pointerra">Pointerra -40% -17.81%
1361st Pilot Energy">Pilot Energy -40% 0%
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  • News Articles

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2015 - 15:14

    Kennett and Malone join Seven

    Seven West Media has made four new board appointments including former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett and iiNet founder Michael Malone.

    Tuesday, 25 August, 2015 - 04:29

    What about port plans?

    In my previous column here I examined the history behind the fiasco around the Perth Freight Link, with nearly 20 years of poor policy decisions restricting Fremantle’s freedom as a port because of below-standard transport connections.

    Thursday, 15 October, 2015 - 13:53

    Food exports may leave bitter aftertaste

    Gas, tuna, and crayfish might not seem to have a clear connection, but there is a link – and it’s one Jeff Kennett thinks might become a worry for local supermarkets and promoters of Australian food exports to Asia.

    Monday, 18 January, 2016 - 06:17

    Joe Pop calls time after 15 years

    It’s the end of an era at Business News, with long-running columnist Joseph Poprzeczny calling time on his well-read column, State Scene.

    Friday, 15 July, 2016 - 15:24

    Nahan touts Horizon plans

    Treasurer Mike Nahan has said encouraging private investment in the Pilbara electricity grid could reduce its excess capacity and also energy prices in the north west, at a Committee for Economic Development of Australia lunch today.

    Thursday, 2 November, 2017 - 15:03

    Seven West to cut jobs to save $25m

    Seven West Media plans to make $25 million of job cuts in response to falling ad revenues and a highly competitive TV market.

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    Thursday, 10 October, 2019 - 15:37

    People Moves: Seven West, Micromine and Global Rapid Rugby

    Peter Gammell and Jeff Kennett will step down as directors of Seven West Media, while Micromine and Global Rapid Rugby have appointed new chief executives.

    Thursday, 10 October, 2019 - 16:26

    Board Moves October 10, 2019

    Our daily board moves wrap includes Kevin Matthews, Bruce McQuitty, Michael Edwards, Peter Gammell, Jeff Kennett, and Luke Martino.

     
    People Moves: Seven West, Micromine and Global Rapid Rugby
    Thursday, 10 October, 2019 - 15:37
    TimelineJS

    Kennett and Malone join Seven

    What about port plans?

    Food exports may leave bitter aftertaste

    Joe Pop calls time after 15 years

    Nahan touts Horizon plans

    Seven West to cut jobs to save $25m

    People Moves: Seven West, Micromine and Global Rapid Rugby

    Board Moves October 10, 2019

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