Harry Sunderland
Journalist and businessman in media
Born
Died
1964
62 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Australia
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Contributed significantly to the development of the media landscape in Australia and the United Kingdom. Served as the founding editor of the Australian Financial Review and played a pivotal role in its establishment as a key financial publication. Engaged in various business ventures related to journalism, combining reporting expertise with entrepreneurship. His influence extended across both Australian and British journalism, fostering advancements in business reporting and media practices.
Founded the Australian Financial Review
Played a key role in media entrepreneurship
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