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John Read
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Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
John Douglas Read formerly worked at Pro-Pac Packaging Ltd., as Chairman from 2005 to 2010, Patrys Ltd., as Non-Executive Chairman from 2007 to 2022, CVC Ltd., as Non-Executive Chairman from 2013 to 2014, Central Coast Water Corp., as Chairman from 2011 to 2014, Eildon Capital Ltd., as Chairman from 2013 to 2016, The Environmental Group Ltd., as Non-Executive Director in 2012, CVC Private Equity, as Director, Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation, as Director, and Australian Institute for Commercialisation, as Director.
Mr. Read received his undergraduate degree from the University of Canterbury and Masters Business Admin degree from Australian Graduate School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hancock & Gore Ltd.
 Hancock & Gore Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment, fund management and equipment rental services services 1.32% | 06/11/2025 | 7,206,671 ( 1.32% ) | 885 772 $ | 31/07/2026 |
| 04/08/2025 | 4,774,778 ( 1.25% ) | 335 333 $ | 31/07/2026 |
Former positions of John Read
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PATRYS LIMITED | Chairman | 31/08/2022 |
| CVC LIMITED | Chairman | 13/05/2014 |
| EILDON CAPITAL | Chairman | 18/10/2016 |
Central Coast Water Corp. | Chairman | 01/01/2014 |
| THE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP LIMITED | Chairman | 18/10/2012 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Pro-Pac Packaging Ltd.
 Pro-Pac Packaging Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Operates as a diversified manufacturing and distribution company | Process Industries |
Patrys Ltd.
 Patrys Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops novel antibody technologies for hard-to-treat cancers | Health Technology |
CVC Ltd.
 CVC Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services for property and packaging supplies | Finance |
The Environmental Group Ltd.
 The Environmental Group Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering services manufactures inlet and exhaust systems, turnkey gas and vapor emission control systems | Industrial Services |
CVC Private Equity
 CVC Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance CVC PE is an active manager which aims to offer superior medium and long-term returns by investing in early expansion-stage, semi-mature and established Australian companies with no industry focus. The firm seeks to invest AUD 1 million to AUD15 million in companies with positive cash flows, growth potential, a solid track record and a quality management team. They take minority and majority stakes in their investee companies either by investing in new shares, by acquiring existing shares or by investing in debt instruments which convert into equity. CVC PE aims to identify and define appropriate exit strategies as part of their investment evaluation process and seek to achieve performance objectives of at least 20% IRR calculated on a cash-in, cash-out basis. | Finance |
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
 Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides scientific and industrial research services | Commercial Services |
University of Canterbury
 University of Canterbury Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Australian Institute for Commercialisation | |
Australian Graduate School of Management
 Australian Graduate School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Central Coast Water Corp. | |
Eildon Capital Ltd.
 Eildon Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a private equity fund | Finance |
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