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John Van Lieshout, born in the Netherlands in 1946, is an Australian billionaire renowned for his contributions to the retail and real estate sectors. He is the founder and former owner of the Super A-Mart furniture chain, which he sold in 2006. Van Lieshout transitioned into property development through his Unison Projects Group. He is married with three children and resides in Brisbane, Australia. His net worth reflects his success as an entrepreneur and property developer.
John Van Lieshout was born in the Netherlands in 1946 and emigrated to Australia with his family in 1960. He grew up with twelve siblings. His early life was marked by a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.
Van Lieshout founded the Super A-Mart furniture store chain in 1974. Through his strategic vision and commitment to affordable quality, he grew Super A-Mart into one of Australia's largest furniture retailers, with 21 stores. In 2006, he sold the business for A$500 million.
Van Lieshout's success can be attributed to a few key strategies. He focused on offering quality furniture at competitive prices, built strong relationships with local manufacturers, and prioritized customer satisfaction. After selling Super A-Mart, he moved into property development, acquiring a significant portfolio of properties, including shopping malls and residential projects through his Unison Projects Group.
John Van Lieshout is known for his philanthropy and has donated millions of dollars to various charities.
Established the Super A-Mart furniture chain.
Sold the furniture chain for A$500 million and transitioned into property development.
Named the richest person in Queensland by net worth.
Donations to multiple charities.
""You can drive a hard bargain. You can be tough in business — as long as you're honest.""
Maintained high ethical standards in business.
Someone's got to have a vision. Someone's got to have a goal.
