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Australian family business

May 14, 2015

It is the family behind some of Australia’s oldest and most recognised media brands, including titles many of us see and read every day, but its members are rarely in the news themselves.

It is the family behind some of Australia’s oldest and most recognised media brands, including titles many of us see and read every day, but its members are rarely in the news themselves.

Second gen appointed CEO at Australia’s Seven Group

April 17, 2015

Shares in family-controlled Australian business Seven Group Holdings dropped over 5% on the news second-gen Ryan Stokes would be taking over as chief executive and managing director in August.

Shares in family-controlled Australian business Seven Group Holdings dropped over 5% on the news second-gen Ryan Stokes would be taking over as chief executive and managing director in August.

Existing non-family executive Don Voelte had been part of the holding group for seven years, and chief executive since 2013, but said he wanted to dedicate more time to his family in the US.

Seven Group has interests in the media, mining and construction industries, and last year had revenues of AU$3.1 billion.

The biggest cheese in family business

April 10, 2015

Lino Saputo Jr has big plans for the Australian dairy industry, with the $134 million acquisition last month of Victoria’s Lion Dairy group -- the maker of Coon, Cracker Barrel and other well-known local cheese brands -- likely to be just another small step in his family’s overall growth strategy.

Top 10 Australian family businesses

March 18, 2015

From packaging to mining, to shopping mall empires and travel – CampdenFB takes a look at some of Australia's most impressive family businesses.

From packaging to mining, to shopping mall empires and travel – CampdenFB takes a look at some of Australia's most impressive family businesses.

Australia’s Menora Foods expands to the UK

May 14, 2014

A second-generation Australian family business has described a deal with the largest food manufacturer in Britain as a “game changer” in its international expansion strategy.

A second-generation Australian family business has described a deal with the largest food manufacturer in Britain as a “game changer” in its international expansion strategy.

Menora Foods, headquartered in Melbourne, has secured a marketing and distribution deal with Premier Foods to distribute its Peckish range of rice crackers, to a market three times the size of Australia.

Australian family business profile: Reece

May 14, 2014

Originally a plumbing and bathroom supplier, Reece, helmed for almost half a century by the intensely private Wilson family, has expanded into irrigation, gas and refrigeration, and has snapped up a number of its Australian and Kiwi rivals.

James Packer's Sri Lankan resort development denied casino license

May 1, 2014

James Packer's expansion plans for his resorts business in Sri Lanka have suffered a setback, with the government refusing to grant a casino license for a planned $400-million (€288.3 million) development in Colombo.

Since 2007, the billionaire – a third gen of the Australian media dynasty behind Consolidated Press Holdings – has been moving away from his family's traditional interests to focus on developing his casinos and resorts company, Crown Limited.

Transfield next-gen hits out at boycotters who forced brother’s resignation

March 21, 2014

The next-gen director of an Australian family construction firm has hit out at artists who boycotted contemporary art festival the Biennale of Sydney, due to the family business’s sponsorship of it, and forced his brother, who was chairman of the event, to step down.

Coopers takes out top Australian brand award

October 25, 2013

Australian family-owned brewer Coopers has been crowned best liquor brand of the year and best full strength beer for original pale ale at the 20th annual Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA).

Coopers, the last major family-owned brewery in Australia, was also named best marketed beer or cider brand and its distribution company Premium Beverages received best off-premise liquor supplier of the year.

Aussie Choc

July 30, 2013

South Australian chocolate-maker Haigh’s is now in its fourth generation – and it tastes sweeter than ever.

Being stuck on an island in the middle of nowhere is a scary proposition and some chocolate on hand would certainly provide a little sweet relief. If Alister Haigh, the fourth-gen managing director of family-owned chocolatier Haigh’s, were faced with this situation, his choice would be easy. He would pick his favourite – apricot covered in dark chocolate.