Kerry Stokes

Kerry Stokes

Kerry Stokes (#538)

  • $ 7 B
  • Construction equipment, media
  • Australia
  • M
  • 85 Years

About Me

Kerry Stokes took a winding path en route to earning a fortune with his SGH (formerly Seven Group Holdings), which has media, construction and mining assets. He started his career selling Caterpillar tractors and trucks in Australia and eventually China, before moving into media with Seven Group. In 2021 he retired as chairman of Seven Group Holdings. In 2024, SGH acquired ASX-listed concrete and asphalt maker Boral for A$4.4 billion. His son Ryan Stokes is the CEO and managing director of SGH.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Kerry Stokes’s rise and global influence.

  • #444   Billionaires (2026)
  • #9   Australia's 50 Richest (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Kerry Stokes’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $7.2B (May 4, 2026)