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{{Short description|Australian lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and sportsman}}
⚫ '''Simon McKeon''' (born 1955) is an ]n businessman, ] and sportsman. He was named ] for 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/simon-mckeon-named-2011-australian-of-the-year-20110125-1a42q.html|title=Simon McKeon named 2011 Australian of the Year|last=Oakes|first=Dan|date=25 January 2011|work=smh.com.au|accessdate=25 January 2011}}</ref>
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| name = Simon McKeon
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| image = Simon McKeon 2011.jpg
| caption = McKeon in 2011
| birth_name = Simon Vincent McKeon
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1955|12|19}}
| birth_place = ], Victoria, Australia
| nationality = Australian
| education = ]<br/>]
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| occupation = Lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, sportsman
| spouse = Amanda Breidahl (1979–2011)<br/>Heather Forbes (2011–present)
| children = 4
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| office = 8th Chancellor of ]
| term_start = January 2016
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⚫ '''Simon Vincent McKeon''' (born 19 December 1955) is an Australian lawyer, businessman, ], and sportsman. He has been the 8th chancellor of ], and non-executive director of ], ], and ]. He is retained by ] Melbourne as a consultant and is a fellow of the ] (FAICD). On 25 January 2011 he was named the 2011 ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/simon-mckeon-named-2011-australian-of-the-year-20110125-1a42q.html|title=Simon McKeon named 2011 Australian of the Year|last=Oakes|first=Dan|date=25 January 2011|work=smh.com.au|accessdate=25 January 2011}}</ref>

== Business == == Business ==
McKeon was announced chairman of ] in June 2010. He was ] of ] from 1994<ref>{{cit news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/25/3121659.htm|title=Simon McKeon named Australian of the Year|work=ABC|date=25 January 2011}}</ref> and is President of the statutory dispute resolution body for Australian public company takeovers, the ]. As well as this, he was the Chairman of ] specialist ]. He was a practising solicitor with ] in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itwire.com/science-news/climate/39887-simon-mckeon-becomes-csiro-head|title=Simon McKeon becomes CSIRO head|last=Atkins|first=William|date=21 June 2010|work=itwire.com|accessdate=25 January 2011}}</ref> After completing a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976 and Bachelor of Laws in 1978, both at the ],{{citation needed|date=November 2021}} Simon McKeon practised law in Sydney with ] before taking up a post with the ],{{citation needed|date=November 2021}} where he became the ] (Melbourne Office).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/25/3121659.htm|title=Simon McKeon named Australian of the Year|work=ABC|date=25 January 2011}}</ref> He was Founding President of the statutory dispute resolution body for Australian public company takeovers, the ] from 1999– 2010. He was also the Chairman of software specialist ] 2006–2009.<ref name=itwire /> McKeon was chairman of ] from June 2010 until 2015, replacing ].<ref name=itwire>{{cite web|url=http://www.itwire.com/science-news/climate/39887-simon-mckeon-becomes-csiro-head|title=Simon McKeon becomes CSIRO head|last=Atkins|first=William|date=21 June 2010|work=itwire.com|accessdate=25 January 2011}}</ref> McKeon was appointed to the AMP Limited Board on 27 March 2013 and subsequently appointed Chairman of AMP on 8 May 2014, replacing Peter Mason. On 26 April 2016 he announced his intention to resign from the AMP board at the conclusion of the AGM in May.<ref>{{cite web|title=AMP Chairman Simon McKeon to retire|url=http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20160426/pdf/436qq09838f7pb.pdf|accessdate=5 May 2016}}</ref> McKeon is a fellow of the ], and is a member of the AICD Chairman's Forum and is the inaugural President of the Australian banking industry's Review Panel for the Banking and Financing oath.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}} He volunteered as a counsellor for heroin addicts at the First Step Clinic in ].<ref></ref>


== Destruction of Juukan Gorge sacred site ==
== Philanthropy ==
McKeon was one of the Directors of ] in May 2020 when the mining company deliberately destroyed the ] at ] - the only inland site in Australia to show signs of continuous human occupation for over 46,000 years.
He was a director of ] for 15 years and volunteers as a counsellor for heroin addicts at the First Step Clinic in ].<ref></ref> Also, he is Chairman of the Association of Independent Schools Victoria, the Point Nepean Trust and MS Research Australia.
Following his role in the controversy and its aftermath, McKeon was promoted from Independent Director to Senior Independent Director, with an accompanying $80,000 pay rise.<ref>{{cite web|title=Monash performs the human pretzel|url=https://www.afr.com/rear-window/monash-performs-the-human-pretzel-20201216-p56o0m|last=Chenoweth|first=Neil|date=17 December 2020|work=Australian Financial Review|accessdate=17 Jan 2021}}</ref>


==Academia==
== Climate change ==
In October 2015, it was announced that McKeon would succeed Dr ] as Chancellor of ] in January 2016.<ref name=monash>{{cite news|last1=McGinn|first1=Christine|title=Simon McKeon takes top job at Monash University|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/simon-mckeon-takes-top-job-at-monash-university/story-fngnvlxu-1227571866031?sv=ddab68cbb77e26c677d31f991e07ca3d|accessdate=20 October 2015|work=Waverley Leader|date=17 October 2015}}{{dead link|date=December 2024}}</ref>
McKeon disputes the notion that the science of climate change is settled, saying, "We may not have all the answers to what is occurring". McKeon has stated that, whilst he has "no scientific pedigree", he'd like to see the issue of ] elevated to the top of the political and public agenda. He subsequently added, "the point is, why wouldn't one take out very strong insurance to at least do what we can to future-proof our well-being?". <ref>{{cit news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/21/2932699.htm|title=Macquarie boss gets CSIRO top job|work=ABC|date=21 June 2010}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|url=
He has been a part-time lecturer with Melbourne University's ] and ] courses and has been a member of the Advisory Board of the University's Centre for Energy and Resources Law. He served on the Campaign Board of the University of Melbourne from 2013 until 2015.
http://www.ipa.org.au/news/2222/putting-a-price-on-climate-change-policy|title=Putting a price on Climate Change Policy</ref>


In October 2015, McKeon was conferred an honorary Doctorate of Public Health by La Trobe University.
== Sports ==
He held the ] for speed sailing together with Tim Daddo.<ref></ref>


==Family== == Honours ==
On 25 January 2011, McKeon was named the 2011 ].{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}
McKeon is married with four sons.


On 11 June 2012, McKeon was named an ] (AO) for "distinguished service to business and commerce through leadership and advisory roles, and to the community as a supporter of national and international charitable, educational and sporting organisations."<ref>{{cite web|title=Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia – The Queen's Birthday 2012 Honours Lists|url=http://www.gg.gov.au/res/file/2012/honours/qb2012/Media%20Notes%20AO%20(final).pdf|publisher=]|page=|date=11 June 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617004657/http://www.gg.gov.au/res/file/2012/honours/qb2012/Media%20Notes%20AO%20%28final%29.pdf|archivedate=17 June 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
==Notes==

In 2014, McKeon, along with ], was awarded the ]'s ''Academy Medal'', which recognises scientific contributions other than research.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.science.org.au/awardees-2014|title = Awardees for 2014 – Australian Academy of Science|publisher = Australian Academy of Science|access-date = 2015-07-08|url-status = dead|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150709224424/https://www.science.org.au/awardees-2014|archivedate = 9 July 2015|df = dmy-all}}</ref>

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Australian lawyer, businessman, philanthropist, and sportsman

Simon McKeonAO FAICD
McKeon in 2011
8th Chancellor of Monash University
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2016
Preceded byAlan Finkel
15th Chairman of the CSIRO
In office
28 June 2010 – 14 October 2015
Preceded byJohn Stocker
Succeeded byDavid Thodey
Personal details
BornSimon Vincent McKeon
(1955-12-19) 19 December 1955 (age 69)
Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Spouse(s)Amanda Breidahl (1979–2011)
Heather Forbes (2011–present)
Children4
EducationBachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Laws
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
OccupationLawyer, 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.

Business

After completing a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976 and Bachelor of Laws in 1978, both at the University of Melbourne, Simon McKeon practised law in Sydney with Blake Dawson Waldron before taking up a post with the Macquarie Bank, where he became the Executive Chairman (Melbourne Office). He was Founding President of the statutory dispute resolution body for Australian public company takeovers, the Australian Takeovers Panel from 1999– 2010. He was also the Chairman of software specialist MYOB LTD 2006–2009. McKeon was chairman of CSIRO from June 2010 until 2015, replacing Dr John Stocker. McKeon was appointed to the AMP Limited Board on 27 March 2013 and subsequently appointed Chairman of AMP on 8 May 2014, replacing Peter Mason. On 26 April 2016 he announced his intention to resign from the AMP board at the conclusion of the AGM in May. McKeon is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is a member of the AICD Chairman's Forum and is the inaugural President of the Australian banking industry's Review Panel for the Banking and Financing oath. He volunteered as a counsellor for heroin addicts at the First Step Clinic in St Kilda.

Destruction of Juukan Gorge sacred site

McKeon was one of the Directors of Rio Tinto in May 2020 when the mining company deliberately destroyed the Australian Aboriginal sacred site at Juukan Gorge - the only inland site in Australia to show signs of continuous human occupation for over 46,000 years.

Following his role in the controversy and its aftermath, McKeon was promoted from Independent Director to Senior Independent Director, with an accompanying $80,000 pay rise.

Academia

In October 2015, it was announced that McKeon would succeed Dr Alan Finkel as Chancellor of Monash University in January 2016. He has been a part-time lecturer with Melbourne University's Masters of Applied Finance and Masters of Laws courses and has been a member of the Advisory Board of the University's Centre for Energy and Resources Law. He served on the Campaign Board of the University of Melbourne from 2013 until 2015.

In October 2015, McKeon was conferred an honorary Doctorate of Public Health by La Trobe University.

Honours

On 25 January 2011, McKeon was named the 2011 Australian of the Year.

On 11 June 2012, McKeon was named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for "distinguished service to business and commerce through leadership and advisory roles, and to the community as a supporter of national and international charitable, educational and sporting organisations."

In 2014, McKeon, along with Harry Messel, was awarded the Australian Academy of Science's Academy Medal, which recognises scientific contributions other than research.

References

  1. Oakes, Dan (25 January 2011). "Simon McKeon named 2011 Australian of the Year". smh.com.au. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  2. "Simon McKeon named Australian of the Year". ABC. 25 January 2011.
  3. ^ Atkins, William (21 June 2010). "Simon McKeon becomes CSIRO head". itwire.com. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
  4. "AMP Chairman Simon McKeon to retire" (PDF). Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  5. The Age 5 December 2004
  6. Chenoweth, Neil (17 December 2020). "Monash performs the human pretzel". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  7. McGinn, Christine (17 October 2015). "Simon McKeon takes top job at Monash University". Waverley Leader. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  8. "Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia – The Queen's Birthday 2012 Honours Lists" (PDF). Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia. 11 June 2012. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2012.
  9. "Awardees for 2014 – Australian Academy of Science". Australian Academy of Science. Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
Awards and achievements
Preceded byPatrick McGorry Australian of the Year
2011 		Succeeded byGeoffrey Rush
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