Richard Pratt (businessman)

Richard J. Pratt
Pratt in 1997
Born
Ryszard Przecicki

(1934-12-10)10 December 1934
Died28 April 2009(2009-04-28) (aged 74)
Kew, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Other namesRyszard Przecicki
Known forBusinessman
President of the
Carlton Football Club
SpouseJeanne Lasker
ChildrenFour (including Anthony Pratt)

Richard J. Pratt (born Ryszard Przecicki; 10 December 1934 – 28 April 2009[1][2]) was an Australian businessman, chairman of the privately owned company Visy Industries, and a leading figure of Melbourne society. In the year before his death, Pratt was Australia's fourth-richest person, with a personal fortune valued at A$5.48 billion.[3]

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  3. ^ Chappell, Trevor (28 May 2008). "Alan Bond makes BRW rich list comeback". News.com.au. News Limited. Archived from the original on 20 February 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2009.