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How an Iranian refugee landed Australia’s biggest software deal

How an Iranian refugee landed Australia’s biggest software deal

Yolanda RedrupRich List Editor

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When Altium CEO Aram Mirkazemi came to Australia as an 18-year-old refugee from Iran, he was alone and spoke very little English.

Today, 39 years after he touched down in Hobart, Mirkazemi - who turned 59 on Thursday - is responsible for the largest software company acquisition in Australian history.

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Yolanda Redrup
Yolanda RedrupRich List EditorYolanda Redrup is the editor of the AFR Rich List. She previously reported on technology, healthcare and Street Talk. Connect with Yolanda on Twitter. Email Yolanda at yolanda.redrup@afr.com

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