Raphael Geminder
Raphael Geminder | |
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| Born | South Africa |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | Founder of Pact Group Holdings |
Raphael Geminder is a prominent Australian entrepreneur, recognized primarily as the creator of Pact Group Holdings, which stands as the largest packaging enterprise in Australia.
Career
Originally from South Africa, Geminder completed his secondary education at King David Linksfield High School in Johannesburg and later obtained an MBA specializing in Finance from Syracuse University. He held the position of chairman at Visy between 1991 and 2002. In 2002, he established Pact Group Holdings, where he continues to serve as non-executive chairman. By 2022, he possessed a 47 percent stake in the company.
Since July 2006, Geminder has acted as the Honorary Consul for the Republic of South Africa in Victoria, Australia. Additionally, in 2015, he was identified as a director on the board of the Carlton Football Club.
Personal life
Geminder is married to Fiona Geminder, who was ranked as Australia's third wealthiest woman in 2021 and is the daughter of the late Richard Pratt AC. Together, they have four children: Georgia Geminder, who transitioned from a career in fashion modeling to founding an herbal toothpaste business; Bella Geminder, known for her work as a model and for establishing a beauty brand; and two sons.
Net worth
As of , Forbes estimated Geminder's net worth at 3.3 billion. The Financial Review evaluated his net worth at 1.69 billion by .[1][2]
| Year | Australian Financial Review Rich List |
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| Rank | Net worth (A$) | Rank | Net worth (US$) | |
| 2019 | Template:Nts | $957 million Template:Loss | ||
| 2020 | Template:Nts Template:Loss | $957 million 
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| 2021 | Template:Nts 
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$1.27 billion
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$3.30 billion | |
| 2022 | Template:Nts Template:Loss | $1.50 billion
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| 2023 | Template:Nts Template:Loss | $1.30 billion Template:Loss | ||
| 2024 | $1.60 billion
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| 2025 | Template:Nts | $1.69 billion
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References
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