- Peter Holmes à Court
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birth_date = 1968
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occupation =businessman
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children =Peter Holmes à Court (born 1968) is an
Australian businessman and a joint owner of theNational Rugby League teamSouth Sydney Rabbitohs together withRussell Crowe [cite news | title=Russell Crowe dumps cheerleaders | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6350453.stm | publisher=BBC News | date=2007-02-10 | accessdate=2007-02-10] .He is the son of the late millionare businessman
Robert Holmes à Court .After completing his schooling at
Geelong Grammar School in Corio, he readlaw atOxford University and received his BA in economics and theatre fromMiddlebury College , Vermont. At Oxford he was a member of the notoriousBullingdon Club .Holmes à Court is the Chairman of White Bull Holdings, a private investment company, the Executive Chairman of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, a director of
Queensland Rail and a member of the Lord Mayor's City of Sydney Business Forum.In 1993 Holmes à Court formed Back Row Productions, operating in
New York , London and Sydney. Back Row produced over 20 live shows in 30 countries and 300 cities world wide.He returned to Australia in November 2000 and until January 2004 held the position as Chief Executive Officer of the
Australian Agricultural Company and was responsible for re-listing AACo on theAustralian Stock Exchange .Holmes à Court lives in Sydney with his wife Divonne Holmes à Court (the founder of Smart Population Foundation) and their two sets of
twins , George & Robert and Elsa & Madison.He is also heir presumptive to the Barony of Heytesbury, as the present Baron is currently childless.
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External links
* [http://www.abc.net.au/sundayprofile/stories/s1577901.htm ABC Sunday profile]
* [http://www.abc.net.au/insidebusiness/content/2003/s825742.htm ABC Inside business profile]
* [http://www.ketupa.net/bond1.htm "Media Profile - Bond, Bell and Holmes a Court"] Ketupa.net]
* [http://www.insidesport.com.au/is/index?pg=adrenalin&spg=offthebench/off_the_bench_homes.htm Inside Sport profile]
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