Howard Kerzner

Howard Brett Kerzner
Born(1964-01-27)January 27, 1964
Durban
DiedOctober 11, 2006(2006-10-11) (aged 42)
Other namesButch
Alma materStanford University
OccupationBusinessman
EmployerKerzner International
FatherSol Kerzner

Howard 'Butch' Kerzner was a South African businessman and the son of Sol Kerzner.

He was born in Durban and went to school in Johannesburg. He was sent to Stanford University where he completed a master's degree in business administration.[1]

He later joined his father's business, Kerzner International, and became its CEO in 2003,[2] leading it on an expansion drive.[1] Donald Trump, a hotelier, called him "a great visionary".[3]

He was killed in a helicopter crash in the Dominican Republic while surveying sites for new resorts.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b c Reed, Christopher (24 November 2006). "Howard 'Butch' Kerzner". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Howard 'Butch' Kerzner". The Telegraph. 13 October 2006. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Howard Kerzner, 42; Led Kerzner International, Developer of Resorts". LA Times. 13 October 2006. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  4. ^ Katz, Jonathan M. (17 October 2006). "Casino Magnate Howard Kerzner". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 March 2020.