Why only four execs have kept spot on rich bosses list over decade

Sally Patten and Patrick Durkin

Jul 18, 2024 – 5.00am

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Only four business leaders have retained their top 25 ranking in the Rich Bosses list over the past decade.

The fab four – Chris Ellison, Graham Turner, David Teoh and Gerry Harvey – have maintained their positions while some of their richer peers of yesteryear have bowed out, in many cases because they no longer occupy executive positions in their companies.

Sally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com

Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com