Bruce Parncutt
Bruce Parncutt AO | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jeffrey Bruce Parncutt 1951 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Non-executive Director, Investor, Philanthropist |
| Spouse | Robyn Campbell [div.] |
| Partner | Lisa Bowman |
| Children | Mark Parncutt (b. 1988) David Parncutt (b. 1991) |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), 2016 |
Bruce Parncutt is an Australian business executive, investor and philanthropist known for his contributions to investment banking, investment management and the arts.[1] He has served in senior roles at financial and arts organisations in Australia.[2]
Career
[edit]Parncutt began his career in finance, with roles in investment banking and securities markets. He served as Managing Director of McIntosh Securities, Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch, and Director of both the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and the Stock Exchange of Melbourne.
Philanthropy and arts involvement
[edit]Parncutt served as President of the Council of Trustees[3] at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and continues as an Emeritus Trustee and Life Member. He has also held roles as Chairman of the NGV Foundation, a member of the Felton Bequest Committee, a Board Member of the Australian Ballet and a Trustee of the Parncutt Family Foundation.
Current roles
[edit]As of 2024, Parncutt holds roles including Chairman of Lion Capital Advisory Pty Ltd, Chairman and Trustee of the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, Chairman of Birrarung Valley Walk Inc.[4], and Chairman of New Edge Microbials Pty Ltd.[5]
Honors and awards
[edit]In 2016, Parncutt was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his contributions to philanthropy, arts, education, and business.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ McColl, Gina (10 October 2012). "Parncutt tipped to replace Myers as NGV president". The Age. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Kitney, Damon (25 April 2021). "DGO Gold aiming to strike a balance in gold exploration". The Australian. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff. "Philanthropist to head NGV Council of Trustees". Pro Bono Australia. Pro Bono Australiia. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff (9 July 2024). "Council supports new 200km Birrarung Valley Walk". Nillumbik Green Wedge Shire. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Marshall, Andrew (22 December 2023). "Agribusiness buzz in brief". Farm Online National. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "2016 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 November 2024.