Robert Champion de Crespigny

Robert James Champion de Crespigny, AC (born 1950) is a multi-millionaire Australian businessman and founder of Normandy Mining. Currently estimated with his ownership in PBE and Rutherford corporations his net worth is near 1B. In 2004 his personal wealth was approximately $170 million.[1] He has held numerous influential positions in corporate and public life, including serving as chancellor of the University of Adelaide (2000-2004) and chair of the South Australian Economic Development Board (2002-2006). As of 2014, he continues to advise the Government of South Australia through his role on the South Australian Minerals & Petroleum Expert Group (SAMPEG) for the Department of State Development. He currently resides in the United Kingdom.[2]

  1. ^ "Wealth Index" (PDF). Sydney Morning Herald. 19 May 2004. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
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