John Gandel - Biography

John Gandel (born 1935) is an Australian businessman who made his fortune in the real estate industry. Gandel is ranked at #647 in Forbes's "The World's Richest People" list as of 2009. He ranked #6 on the BRW Rich 200 list in 2010. Gandel inherited much of his estate from his Polish-immigrant parents, and subsequently built his own fortune in shopping centers.

In 2006, Gandel bought a 50% stake in Plastro Irrigation Systems, an Israeli irrigation company. In May 2007, the majority owners of the company exercised a right they held and bought back these holdings.

In May 2006, Gandel was awarded an honorary doctorate of philosophy from Tel Aviv University, the university's highest honor, for his "business standing, broad leadership roles and philanthropic support in Australia and Israel." In the same month Gandel inaugurated the Gandel Institute for Adult Jewish Learning at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Residence Melbourne, Australia

Family and Personal Life

He was educated at the academically selective public school, Melbourne High School and he is married with four children. [1]

See also

• List of billionaires (2007)

External links

• Gandel Institute for Adult Jewish Learning Website.
• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Website.
• The Melton Centre for Jewish Education Website.