Simon McKeon
Simon McKeon | |
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McKeon in 2011 | |
| 8th Chancellor of Monash University | |
| In office 19 April 2016 – 2 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Finkel |
| Succeeded by | Megan Clark |
| 15th Chairman of the CSIRO | |
| In office 28 June 2010 – 14 October 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Stocker |
| Succeeded by | David Thodey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Simon Vincent McKeon 19 December 1955 Dandenong, Victoria, Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Amanda Breidahl (1979–2011) Heather Forbes (2011–present) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Laws |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, sportsman |
Simon Vincent McKeon (born 19 December 1955) is an Australian lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and sportsman. He has been the 8th chancellor of Monash University, and non-executive director of Rio Tinto, Spotless Group, and National Australia Bank. He is retained by Macquarie Bank Melbourne as a consultant and is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD). On 25 January 2011 he was named the 2011 Australian of the Year.