Alan Bond | |
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 Bond in 1977 | |
| Born | 22 April 1938 Hammersmith, London, England |
| Died | 5 June 2015 (aged 77) Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1954–1992 |
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| Title | CEO of Bond Corporation Holdings Ltd |
| Criminal charge | Corporate fraud |
| Criminal penalty | Four years' imprisonment |
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| Children | 4 |
Alan Bond (22 April 1938 – 5 June 2015) was an 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 also 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 it in its 132-year history. He is also the founder of Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.