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Kerry Stokes

Kerry Stokes

Kerry Stokes (#542)

Global Rank #542
Country Rank #11
Country Australia

Kerry Stokes is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

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

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #542
Country Rank #11
Net Worth $7.4B
Previous Worth $7.3B
Worth Change +$0.1B
Country Australia
Industry Construction equipment, media
Age 85 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 24 Jul 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Perth, Australia
World Billionaires List Australia Billionaires Construction equipment, media

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 85
Source Of Wealth Construction equipment, media, Self Made
Residence Perth, Australia
Citizenship Australia
Marital Status Married
Children 4
Net Worth Change +$0.1B +1.4% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $7.3B
Current Net Worth $7.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

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.

Insights

Did You Know?

Early in his life his mother gave him up for adoption, and he later dropped out of school at age 14.

Stokes employs a team of people to manage his vast collection of paintings, sculptures and historic artifacts, many of which are on loan to art galleries worldwide.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $7.4B (May 4, 2026)

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