Early Life
Gretel Packer was born in August 1965 in Sydney, Australia. She is the daughter of the late Kerry Packer, a prominent media mogul, and Roslyn Packer, a well-known philanthropist and socialite. Her grandfather was Sir Frank Packer, the founder of Australian Consolidated Press.
Rise to Success
Gretel Packer inherited investments in Crown Resorts and other companies following her father's death in 2005. After a settlement with her brother James in 2015, her financial standing was further solidified. She has since established herself as a successful businesswoman in her own right.
Key Business Strategies
Her wealth primarily comes from investments, including her stake in Crown Resorts. While the exact details of her current shareholdings are not fully public, it's known that she plays a significant role in the investment world.
Philanthropy
Gretel Packer is deeply involved in various philanthropic endeavors. She chairs the Packer Family Foundation, which focuses on supporting the community, particularly in areas like education and the arts. She is the Vice-President of the Board of Trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Chair of the Advisory Board of Crown Resorts Foundation, and Chair of The Sydney Theatre Company Foundation. The Packer Family Foundation, along with the Crown Resorts Foundation, pledged $200 million over ten years for the National Philanthropic Fund (2014) to fund projects in the arts and community.
