Michael Chaney
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Michael Alfred Chaney is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 8 different companies and occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Wesfarmers Ltd. and Chairman at National Australia Bank Ltd. (Custodian). Mr. Chaney is also on the board of The Centre for Independent Studies and Member-Commonwealth Science Council at Government of Australia and Chairman-National School Resourcing Board at Australia Department of Education, Skills & Employment. In the past Mr. Chaney was Chairman for National Australia Bank Ltd., Chairman of Woodside Petroleum Ltd., Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at Wesfarmers Ltd., President at Business Council of Australia, Council Member at National Gallery of Australia, Member of JPMorgan International Council, Governor at Forrest Research Foundation, Chairman of Gresham Partners Holdings Ltd., Manager-Western Australia at Australian Industry Development Corp., Chairman at Australian Research Alliance For Children & Youth Ltd. and Chancellor at The University of Western Australia. Mr. Chaney received an MBA and an undergraduate degree from The University of Western Australia.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | 50,253 ( 0% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 30/06/2025 | 70,000 ( 0% ) | 947 365 $ | 31/05/2026 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| WESFARMERS LIMITED | Chairman | 12/11/2015 |
| NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LIMITED | Chairman | 01/07/2021 |
Australia Department of Education, Skills & Employment | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/11/2017 |
Government of Australia
Government of Australia SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/10/2014 |
National Australia Bank Ltd. (Custodian) | Chairman | - |
Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2022 |
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
National School Resourcing Board | Chairman | 01/10/2023 |
The Centre for Independent Studies
The Centre for Independent Studies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a public policy research institute | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2022 |
Forrest Research Foundation | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/12/2020 |
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| Private companies | 20 |
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National Australia Bank Ltd.
National Australia Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
BHP Group Ltd.
BHP Group Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Engages in discovery, acquisition and development of natural resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd.
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil and gas exploration company | Energy Minerals |
Government of Australia
Government of Australia SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority | Government |
Northern Star Resources Ltd.
Northern Star Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Acquires, explores and develops mineral resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
BHP Group (UK) Ltd.
BHP Group (UK) Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Wesfarmers Ltd.
Wesfarmers Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Retails building materials, apparel and office products and manufactures & markets chemicals | Retail Trade |
Australian Industry Development Corp.
Australian Industry Development Corp. General GovernmentGovernment Provides financial services to industries | Government |
The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Centre for Independent Studies
The Centre for Independent Studies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a public policy research institute | Commercial Services |
Business Council of Australia
Business Council of Australia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a forum for the chief executives of Australia's largest companies to promote economic and social progress in the national interest | Commercial Services |
National Gallery of Australia
National Gallery of Australia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art museum | Consumer Services |
Gresham Partners Holdings Ltd. | |
Australian Research Alliance For Children & Youth Ltd. | |
JPMorgan International Council | |
National Australia Bank Ltd. (Custodian) | |
Forrest Research Foundation | |
Australia Department of Education, Skills & Employment | |
National School Resourcing Board | |
Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition Ltd. |
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